MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
329,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
t.p.m.s light on
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear road wheel slightly damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front secondary side lights n/w
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front secondary side lights n/w
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front discs have a lip of corrosion
N/S/F Fog lamp in/op
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front discs have a lip of corrosion
N/S/F Fog lamp in/op
Both front tyre treads stepping on inner shoulder and worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Damage to n/s/r sidewall but within mot limits
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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BL57 YMM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 BL57 YMM, 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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BL57 YMM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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