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BL57 WXZ

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,438 mi
Last recorded180,438 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 180,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 171,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2023 170,794 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2021 155,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 147,834 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2019 138,104 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 138,101 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,321 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 130,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,872 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,777 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,427 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,171 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 64,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 41,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,950 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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BL57 WXZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL57 WXZ, 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 BL57 WXZ registered?

BL57 WXZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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