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BK58 ZZB

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,255 mi
Last recorded227,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 227,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 215,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 215,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 205,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 201,506 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 201,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 193,988 miles

Front both front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2019 186,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 171,580 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

slight oil leak developing

Pass 21 Oct 2017 146,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge advice replacing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,236 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing not allowing a full inspection

Nearside front tyre has bad outer tread wear

Fail 30 Oct 2015 130,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing not allowing a full inspection

Nearside front tyre has bad outer tread wear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,467 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

The offside front tyre has damage on the outside wall.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,084 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,127 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 275/30/19

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 275/30/19

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 ZZB 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 75%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

BK58 ZZB is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is BK58 ZZB safe to buy?

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