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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall(bead protector) slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not lock (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated & brake pad low warning illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn at edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn at edges (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some under bonnet components.
Slight inner edge wear to all 4x tyres
Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f tyre cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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B8 DDE is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 B8 DDE, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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B8 DDE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is B8 DDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 DDE shows 21 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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