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BX58 ZFJ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,416 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,168 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 119,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,415 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 245/40R18/93Y Tread balding towards inner edge and low in middle. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Oil leak Rear axle nearside and offside drive shaft oil seals leaking. ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 245/40R18/93Y Tread balding towards inner edge and low in middle. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Oil leak Rear axle nearside and offside drive shaft oil seals leaking. ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,059 miles

handbrake lever poor

n/s rear indi lamp poor

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,059 miles

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

handbrake lever poor

n/s rear indi lamp poor

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,920 miles

Engine oil over filled

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,750 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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BX58 ZFJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX58 ZFJ, 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 BX58 ZFJ registered?

BX58 ZFJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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