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AO58 UOY

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,573 mi
Last recorded138,573 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UOY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2022 138,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tpms lamp on in cluster,

Fail 29 Jul 2021 133,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tpms lamp on in cluster,

Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing badly on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,935 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 245/45/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,848 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,814 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,863 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 58,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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AO58 UOY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO58 UOY, 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 AO58 UOY registered?

AO58 UOY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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