MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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)
front tyres wear on inner edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to read emissions to clean
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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