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BJ08 CYZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,120 mi
Last recorded191,120 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 191,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 191,120 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 182,475 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 174,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 170,323 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible not spaced (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible not spaced (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,905 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 158,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 145,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,055 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,368 miles

front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to read emissions to clean

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ08 CYZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

BJ08 CYZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is BJ08 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 CYZ 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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