MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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