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CK58 LBP

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 LBP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 147,325 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 122,775 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 122,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 107,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle unable to take full inspection

zero emissions

Fail 23 May 2014 107,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle unable to take full inspection

zero emissions

Pass 23 May 2013 93,513 miles

n/sr tyre

Fail 20 May 2013 93,513 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Pass 29 May 2012 74,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,824 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 LBP is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CK58 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

CK58 LBP is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is CK58 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK58 LBP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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