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DY08 KMV

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 169,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush perished and de-bonding both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 168,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush perished and de-bonding both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 165,269 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear trailing arms/spring hanger front bushes splitting away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 165,174 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides, front upper dust covers completely split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper suspension arm (marked with chalk underneath) has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Pad wear indicator wiring insecure (sensor from pad swinging loose). (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear trailing arms/spring hanger front bushes splitting away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,483 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bushes starting to split,, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 149,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 149,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Springs not fully visible.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,676 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,363 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,442 miles

Front and rear, brake pads, low. Wiper blades, poor wipe. Offside rear tyre tread, low, 2.5mm. Both front tyres, low on edges, and out of shape.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,418 miles

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

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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DY08 KMV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY08 KMV, 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 DY08 KMV registered?

DY08 KMV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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