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BF58 LNP

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,951 mi
Last recorded160,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 160,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 160,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 146,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worned bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worned bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,210 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 8 Aug 2017 128,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 115,756 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,632 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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BF58 LNP 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 66.7%.

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 LNP, 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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BF58 LNP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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