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BF58 LKX

2008 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 162,124 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 150,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 145,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,946 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,295 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 130,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 118,566 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,943 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 104,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,743 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,388 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BF58 LKX is a 2008 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF58 LKX, 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 BF58 LKX registered?

BF58 LKX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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