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AG58 NMV

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 NMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,512 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,773 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,153 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,710 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 128,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 113,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread beginning to wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2016 108,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread beginning to wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,185 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing down on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

small cuts in n/s/r tyre and down to just over 2 mm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,035 miles

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

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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AG58 NMV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG58 NMV, 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 AG58 NMV registered?

AG58 NMV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is AG58 NMV safe to buy?

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