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DU08 CVY

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 CVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,140 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 165,140 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 151,232 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 134,478 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 134,478 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,418 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,762 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)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,049 miles

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.

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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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.

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