MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear parking brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear parking brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' nav/phone mount (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND ON MINIMUM LIMIT
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MINIMUM LIMIT
S CREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' nav/phone mount (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on interior mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front wipers worn
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres are just legal 1.6mm
Brake discs and pads worn
Unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted
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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DU08 CVY is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DU08 CVY, 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 DU08 CVY registered?
DU08 CVY is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DU08 CVY safe to buy?
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