MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault hand brake warning staying active after disengaging (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intercooler pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tailgate side light not working
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer pivot link bearing/pin (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer pivot link bearing/pin (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing
leak in windscreen washer reservoir
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing
leak in windscreen washer reservoir
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
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 EXB is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?
DU08 EXB is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DU08 EXB safe to buy?
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