MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside/offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle , oil leak
some play nearside/offside front struts at shafts into shock-absorbers
some uneven inner tyre tread wear offside rear tyre
wear in front brake disc faces
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside/offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle , oil leak
nearside front tyre worn on edge and with screw in treaded area
some play nearside/offside front struts at shafts into shock-absorbers
some uneven inner tyre tread wear offside rear tyre
wear in front brake disc faces
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers engine bay and underside of vehicle
nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
play in nearside/offside front suspension struts at shafts in shock-absorbers
slight damage/mark in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside upper covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers engine bay and underside of vehicle
nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
play in nearside/offside front suspension struts at shafts in shock-absorbers
slight damage/mark in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light illuminated on instrument panel
oil leak under engine bay and tray
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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BX58 YSL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BX58 YSL, 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 BX58 YSL registered?
BX58 YSL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2008.
Is BX58 YSL safe to buy?
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