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BK58 HYJ

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,997 mi
Last recorded193,997 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 193,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,749 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17 ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 170,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17 ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 164,773 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 164,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 156,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,040 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 125,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

r/h/rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,658 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,014 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,851 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 HYJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

BK58 HYJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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