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BK08 YHY

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 144,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced erratic flashing sequence and not bright enough (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear near sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 135,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working halo side light not working, front line markers on instead (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear near sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

coolant radiator insecure (lower mount bracket broke)

undertray at front / front bumper / n/s/f fog light (insecure) damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to excess (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge -1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres perished

coolant radiator insecure (lower mount bracket broke)

undertray at front / front bumper / n/s/f fog light (insecure) damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,777 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,979 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BK08 YHY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK08 YHY, 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

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What year was BK08 YHY registered?

BK08 YHY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is BK08 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YHY shows 15 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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