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DY08 KVD

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,300 mi
Last recorded233,300 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 233,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 227,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 220,182 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff oil seals leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2017 220,182 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff oil seals leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 220,182 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 213,673 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)

oil leak (rear differential)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 206,535 miles

negligable smoke output ,no readings

Pass 25 Mar 2014 199,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 192,698 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 185,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 185,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KVD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVD, 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 KVD registered?

DY08 KVD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is DY08 KVD safe to buy?

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