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DC07 WLY

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 WLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 71,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 66,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 63,296 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,861 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,616 miles

Front dics

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges nearside bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,186 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,443 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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DC07 WLY 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC07 WLY, 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 DC07 WLY registered?

DC07 WLY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is DC07 WLY safe to buy?

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