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DG08 YXP

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in top of screen not adversly affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,754 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in top of screen not adversly affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,809 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,468 miles

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 30 Mar 2011 46,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,322 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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DG08 YXP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG08 YXP, 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 DG08 YXP registered?

DG08 YXP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 YXP safe to buy?

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