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AD58 XLG

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 XLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 157,369 miles

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

emissions to clean 0.53

Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 150,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,799 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 181,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 140,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 143,796 miles

N/S/R diff seal-slight leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 143,394 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OSF driving lamp inoperative.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,625 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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AD58 XLG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD58 XLG, 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 AD58 XLG registered?

AD58 XLG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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