MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front brake discs wearing thin
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
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BF58 LNP registered?
BF58 LNP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2008.
Is BF58 LNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF58 LNP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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