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CK58 NPN

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

227,863 mi
Last recorded227,863 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 NPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 227,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 221,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 220,761 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 220,622 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 220,592 miles

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

Front Suspension bump stops split and perished o/s and n/s

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 219,998 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod rubber perished

Pass 30 Oct 2020 219,032 miles

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Sep 2019 218,236 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 210,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 194,772 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2016 176,993 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2015 159,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,792 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 NPN is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK58 NPN, 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

How do I check the history of CK58 NPN?

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What year was CK58 NPN registered?

CK58 NPN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is CK58 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK58 NPN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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