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CN58 LSJ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 166,111 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 166,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 160,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 150,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,772 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing.

headlight cleaning device inoperative.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light missing.

headlight cleaning device inoperative.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,772 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)

Rear both tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,772 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Rear both tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,709 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,093 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

service light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,971 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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CN58 LSJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CN58 LSJ, 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 CN58 LSJ registered?

CN58 LSJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for CN58 LSJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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