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08D59807

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,748 mi
Last recorded169,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration08D59807
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 169,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/5017 edge of tread ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2023 169,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/5017 edge of tread ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

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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08D59807 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 08D59807, 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 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 08D59807 registered?

08D59807 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2016.

Is 08D59807 safe to buy?

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