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CU58 HGM

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 HGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 110,116 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 110,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,183 miles

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,917 miles

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,618 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,672 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,672 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,610 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,299 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,861 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 75,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,350 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre puncture

Fail 20 Oct 2015 50,762 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre puncture

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 12,507 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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CU58 HGM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver 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 CU58 HGM, 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 CU58 HGM registered?

CU58 HGM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is CU58 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 HGM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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