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DU58 GSO

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,222 mi
Last recorded204,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 GSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 204,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut (but not enough to reach canvas)

Under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 9 Jul 2016 188,533 miles

Under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 30 Jan 2016 175,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 160,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 148,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 148,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,526 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 137,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,185 miles

n/s/r tyre warn inner adge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 111,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,375 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge/shoulder.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge/shoulder.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,936 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DU58 GSO 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 68.8%.

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 DU58 GSO, 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 DU58 GSO registered?

DU58 GSO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DU58 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 GSO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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