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DY58 YSZ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,345 mi
Last recorded186,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 186,345 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 186,195 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 178,983 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 174,857 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 164,117 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 155,697 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2021 153,835 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,526 miles

Centre Stop In-Operative

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre Stop In-Operative

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,792 miles

Rear tyres inner edges wearing(BOTH SIDES)

UNDER-TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,684 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 103,676 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,097 miles

smoke test too clean to show result

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test too clean to show result

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,878 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

n/s handbrake low on performance test

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,975 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY58 YSZ registered?

DY58 YSZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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