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DL57 FTF

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,808 mi
Last recorded147,808 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 147,808 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,152 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four of them (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 141,152 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four of them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 138,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,828 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 131,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,176 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

NSF TYRE is perishing on the outer sidewall and has a small cut deep enough to reach chord

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around the union with the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on the outer edge / perishing outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wipers starting to smear and noisy on the screen

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,146 miles

All four tyres have worn edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

light stone chips across windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

light stone chips across windscreen

wipers smearing

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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DL57 FTF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL57 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL57 FTF registered?

DL57 FTF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is DL57 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 FTF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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