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BK58 OYO

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,026 mi
Last recorded183,026 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 183,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 174,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 161,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake high

Pass 14 Aug 2021 149,166 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower forward balljoint dust cover twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 143,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 138,942 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,753 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,091 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 122,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 109,226 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,726 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 OYO is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

BK58 OYO is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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