MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK58 HYL safe to buy?
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