MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire and cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre near wear indicators
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre near wear indicators
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 YSA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 BU08 YSA, 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 BU08 YSA registered?
BU08 YSA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is BU08 YSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU08 YSA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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