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BK58 XKW

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,738 mi
Last recorded174,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 174,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 158,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 133,574 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 133,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,906 miles

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 113,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres on 4mm and rear on 6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,507 miles

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 79,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,127 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,127 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XKW is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

BK58 XKW is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 XKW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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