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AP08 DZJ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 161,652 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sign of previous repairs

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2023 153,497 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill repaired

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody tray fitted

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 27 Dec 2023 153,495 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody tray fitted

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Dec 2022 144,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides, highly recommended to be changed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides, inner edges completely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,223 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body rust

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,627 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,070 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,990 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 5 Oct 2016 81,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,632 miles

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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AP08 DZJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP08 DZJ, 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 AP08 DZJ registered?

AP08 DZJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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