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BV58 RWX

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 138,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect drain plug leaking under trays have oil on them (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,221 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked/perished ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,325 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 31 Aug 2017 112,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,529 miles

front tyres are runflat type rears are standard type

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working halo type (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres are runflat type rears are standard type

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 96,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no visibel smoke no F.A.S.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,925 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 RWX 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 68.8%.

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 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

BV58 RWX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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