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BG58 MTV

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,717 mi
Last recorded156,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 156,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 149,199 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 149,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 140,517 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 140,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,143 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 123,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pressure sensor pipe leaking exhaust fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,364 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 115,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,046 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,046 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 97,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre [slight damage to outer side wall]

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,340 miles

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

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

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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BG58 MTV is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG58 MTV, 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 BG58 MTV registered?

BG58 MTV is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is BG58 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 MTV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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