MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
underside completly coversd with under sheild
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AN08 YEL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN08 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AN08 YEL registered?
AN08 YEL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is AN08 YEL safe to buy?
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