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BV58 VSP

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,367 miles

Front exhaust flex weak

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 11,354 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front exhaust flex weak

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,065 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

scratches in zone a

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

scratches in zone a

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,479 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 VSP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VSP, 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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What year was BV58 VSP registered?

BV58 VSP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BV58 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 VSP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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