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BK58 FLJ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,044 mi
Last recorded156,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 156,044 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 149,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,833 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,442 miles

cornering lights not working

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,510 miles

nearside road wheel has damage on inner rim

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,454 miles

Front exhaust flexy section getting weak.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexy section getting weak.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,648 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,291 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 FLJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK58 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

BK58 FLJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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