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BK58 XKM

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,611 mi
Last recorded184,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 184,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2024 183,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 181,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 178,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Fail 16 Nov 2022 178,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 172,966 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view to components and vehicle structure

Fail 22 Nov 2021 172,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view to components and vehicle structure

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,288 miles

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

Front Undertray fiited preventing full inmspection.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 161,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 160,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 153,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 144,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 133,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 133,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 111,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,152 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,586 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside 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 XKM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

BK58 XKM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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