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BV58 RVP

2008 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 169,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,742 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test smellys (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

full underbody trays NOT allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 144,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 137,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,721 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 125,721 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,651 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,067 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front tyre treads slight deterioration

o/s & n/s rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,244 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,921 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracking on inner & outer n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

cracking to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,738 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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BV58 RVP is a 2008 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BV58 RVP, 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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BV58 RVP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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