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BJ58 RBF

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,507 mi
Last recorded178,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 RBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 178,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 167,113 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 162,935 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2024 162,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 154,056 miles

Front Both Brake disc lipped

Nearside Rear Outer brake calipair clip missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f fog light all loose / corrosion on rear springs /

n/s/r brake calipair clip missing

Pass 19 May 2021 142,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 142,962 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 138,191 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 138,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 110,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,583 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre crack in structure

Offside Front tyre crack in structure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,292 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,395 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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BJ58 RBF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ58 RBF, 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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BJ58 RBF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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