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CE58 HUZ

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,328 mi
Last recorded150,328 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 150,328 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 150,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,802 miles

Exhaust flexi section worn

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S front drop link ball joint dust covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,463 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 93,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,996 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to test tail and foglight circuits in towbar socket due to equipment incompatability

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,758 miles

Unable to test tail and foglight circuits in towbar socket due to equipment incompatability

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,057 miles

advise rear tyres wearing 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,654 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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CE58 HUZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HUZ, 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

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What year was CE58 HUZ registered?

CE58 HUZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is CE58 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 HUZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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