MOT Status
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186,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slightly from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slightly from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Centre Stop In-Operative
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Centre Stop In-Operative
Rear tyres inner edges wearing(BOTH SIDES)
UNDER-TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
smoke test too clean to show result
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
smoke test too clean to show result
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly stepped
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
n/s handbrake low on performance test
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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DY58 YSZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DY58 YSZ, 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 DY58 YSZ registered?
DY58 YSZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2008.
Is DY58 YSZ safe to buy?
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