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BK58 HYL

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 180,475 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 180,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,828 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield rattles loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 163,708 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 18 Oct 2019 158,563 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 158,547 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 153,594 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 153,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 150,514 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Slight Play ()

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to Check Rear Seat Belts as 2 Child Seats Fitted ()

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 150,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Slight Play ()

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to Check Rear Seat Belts as 2 Child Seats Fitted ()

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 143,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 143,326 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located coil spring replaced but not seating correctly in mounting guide (2.4.C.2)

covers fitted

front anti roll bar rusty

front lower arm rear inner bushes perished

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted

front anti roll bar rusty

front lower arm rear inner bushes perished

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,284 miles

Child seat fitted

Front and rear brake pads getting low

N/S/F tyre 2 mm and bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre starting to get low

Stonechip to zone a of windscreen

Suspension bushes deteriorating

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2015 136,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted

Front and rear brake pads getting low

N/S/F tyre 2 mm and bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre starting to get low

Stonechip to zone a of windscreen

Suspension bushes deteriorating

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 92,540 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HYL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

BK58 HYL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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