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AN08 YYS

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,308 mi
Last recorded144,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,308 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 132,425 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,434 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner! ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre All tyres worn close to legal limit! ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 181,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YYS is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 YYS registered?

AN08 YYS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AN08 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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