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AO58 LKA

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,348 mi
Last recorded132,348 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 LKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 132,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 121,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,358 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust emission smell from under bonnet

Under and over tray covers are fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 113,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,910 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 102,216 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,040 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,071 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,310 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre tread worn on outter edge

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread inner edge heavly worn and bald and deep cuts, but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,236 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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AO58 LKA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO58 LKA, 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 AO58 LKA registered?

AO58 LKA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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