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CE58 BUH

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

280,025 mi
Last recorded280,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 BUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 280,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 173,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle, unable to fully inspect components.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 165,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle, unable to fully inspect components.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 157,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 150,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,649 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 135,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread early replacement required (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread early replacement required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 77,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,545 miles

judder on front brakes

offside front tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion on brake discs

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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CE58 BUH is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE58 BUH, 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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CE58 BUH is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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