MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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)
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)
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)
handbrake lever poor
n/s rear indi lamp poor
o/s rear tyre getting low
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
Engine oil over filled
Exhaust emissions too clean to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BX58 ZFJ?
You can check the full history of BX58 ZFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BX58 ZFJ registered?
BX58 ZFJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is BX58 ZFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BX58 ZFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BX58 ZFJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX58 ZFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.