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BK58 BYG

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

231,237 mi
Last recorded231,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 231,237 miles

Rear oil leak diff

Pass 4 Jul 2025 222,484 miles

Parking brake shows slightly lower effort

Rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2024 206,454 miles

Rear differential has oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2023 193,211 miles

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

Rear differential has oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 184,084 miles

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,962 miles

Rear differential slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 159,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential oil leaks on the front on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emission is very high

Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,530 miles

Park brake just achieves minimum effort, n/s has lowest performance

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,530 miles

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

Park brake just achieves minimum effort, n/s has lowest performance

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 83,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,451 miles

under car panels fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,984 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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BK58 BYG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK58 BYG, 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 BK58 BYG registered?

BK58 BYG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is BK58 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK58 BYG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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