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BJ58 RLY

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,587 mi
Last recorded152,587 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 RLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 152,587 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,510 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,172 miles

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

Both rear brake pads low.

N/S/F brake pad low.

O/S/F brake pad low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,984 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,983 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,232 miles

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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BJ58 RLY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ58 RLY, 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 BJ58 RLY registered?

BJ58 RLY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 RLY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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