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AN08 YEL

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,545 mi
Last recorded151,545 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,545 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 151,545 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 138,078 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 138,078 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,168 miles

underside completly coversd with under sheild

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,283 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,242 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,835 miles

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.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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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?

The MOT history for AN08 YEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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