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BJ58 URS

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,515 mi
Last recorded155,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,515 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 151,061 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 151,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing and offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 143,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,965 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front 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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 May 2018 114,578 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 100,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 78,381 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 59,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,800 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 URS 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 92.9%.

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 URS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ58 URS?

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What year was BJ58 URS registered?

BJ58 URS is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is BJ58 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 URS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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