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CE58 NWZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,338 mi
Last recorded282,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 282,338 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 282,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted catching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 263,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 263,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 248,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 248,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 235,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 224,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 10 May 2019 209,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 23 Apr 2018 187,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 166,959 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 145,046 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 145,046 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 124,892 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 107,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,618 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,755 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 NWZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE58 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

CE58 NWZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is CE58 NWZ safe to buy?

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