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BK58 EYZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

248,777 mi
Last recorded248,777 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 EYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 248,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip on windscreen front

Fail 4 Feb 2026 248,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip on windscreen front

Pass 10 Feb 2025 132,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 114,183 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre & wearing on edges ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,699 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,146 miles

exhaust emissions clean

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,981 miles

Eng+under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,755 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 EYZ 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 88.2%.

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 EYZ, 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 BK58 EYZ registered?

BK58 EYZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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