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BK58 ZXF

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,111 mi
Last recorded189,111 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 189,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,845 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 164,207 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 160,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 143,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 134,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 134,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,422 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,527 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front discs pitted at inside faces

Fail 6 Feb 2016 107,527 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front discs pitted at inside faces

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Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,754 miles

Rear discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,196 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 ZXF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

BK58 ZXF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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