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BK58 BZR

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,684 mi
Last recorded181,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 181,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 162,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak on gear box

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,105 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 108,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,389 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,388 miles

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

Front tyres starting to get low

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,805 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)

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 BZR is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

BK58 BZR is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 BZR shows 11 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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