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BV58 VVT

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 126,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,475 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged (225 50 17 runflat) 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 runflat 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged (225 50 17 runflat) 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 runflat 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,757 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,059 miles

no measurable smoke detected at smoke test

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 VVT is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

BV58 VVT is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BV58 VVT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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