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BX58 YSL

2008 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 196,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 196,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 194,481 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 194,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 187,071 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,932 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 178,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,740 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 157,042 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,042 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,081 miles

engine management light illuminated on instrument panel

oil leak under engine bay and tray

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 98,493 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,044 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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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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