MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (225/50/17
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (225/50/17
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but less than 25mm
under shields fitted partial examination only
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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DL08 LSV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DL08 LSV, 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 DL08 LSV registered?
DL08 LSV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2008.
Is DL08 LSV safe to buy?
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