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BU58 FTY

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,450 mi
Last recorded260,450 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 260,450 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 240,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 215,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 191,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 173,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 173,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 166,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 156,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 135,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,396 miles

Both rear tyres 0mm inner edge, splits to osr inner sidewall

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 128,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has bad surface cracking

o/s/r seat belt buckle inopp due to object in buckle removed object

Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has bad surface cracking

o/s/r seat belt buckle inopp due to object in buckle removed object

Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,277 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 113,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside front seat restricting view/inspection of an adult belt, also passenger air bag active

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,540 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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BU58 FTY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU58 FTY, 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 BU58 FTY registered?

BU58 FTY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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