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DA08 FWY

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,576 mi
Last recorded173,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 173,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,158 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s front headlamp unit faded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 163,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s front headlamp unit faded

o/s front tyre low in tread & worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,274 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre inner surface slightly stepping & outer wall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2017 154,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre inner surface slightly stepping & outer wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 140,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lower arm bushes unbonding

Fail 4 Jul 2016 140,208 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lower arm bushes unbonding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 119,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 119,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,690 miles

Child seat fitted OSR

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,731 miles

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

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

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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DA08 FWY 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 69.2%.

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 DA08 FWY, 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 DA08 FWY registered?

DA08 FWY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is DA08 FWY safe to buy?

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