MOT Status
ValidMileage
215,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 CYH is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BJ08 CYH, 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 BJ08 CYH registered?
BJ08 CYH is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is BJ08 CYH safe to buy?
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