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BV58 RWN

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,386 mi
Last recorded199,386 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 199,386 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 199,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 194,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 182,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 166,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 160,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 142,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 101,126 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,677 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nearing 2mm

o/s headlamp top mount cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads look slightly low

o/s headlamp slightly insecure.(top mount cracked)

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 RWN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BV58 RWN, 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 BV58 RWN registered?

BV58 RWN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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