MOT Status
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154,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
service due light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
service due light on
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS.
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S AND O/S REAR. ()
O/S REAR BRAKE PAD WIRE FOULING ON SHOCK.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS.
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S AND O/S REAR. ()
O/S REAR BRAKE PAD WIRE FOULING ON SHOCK.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE. (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE. AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers smear slightly
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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DB08 MON is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 DB08 MON, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DB08 MON registered?
DB08 MON is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2009.
Is DB08 MON safe to buy?
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