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AY58 XNV

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 154,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 144,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,104 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 138,094 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,016 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,844 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing un even on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,643 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing un even on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 66,830 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 50,697 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,872 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 41,872 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AY58 XNV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black 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 AY58 XNV, 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 AY58 XNV registered?

AY58 XNV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 XNV safe to buy?

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