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CK58 AHD

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,793 mi
Last recorded151,793 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 AHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 151,793 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Reverse lights presently on.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 151,785 miles

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

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Reverse lights presently on.

Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,014 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 142,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm and tyre age (2011) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm and tyre age (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and tyre age (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and tyre age (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 134,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undershield fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 134,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undershield fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,406 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 94,084 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 81,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,850 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,850 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Dec 2011 29,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,048 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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CK58 AHD is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK58 AHD, 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 CK58 AHD registered?

CK58 AHD is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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