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CU58 JHF

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,002 mi
Last recorded178,002 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 JHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 178,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 170,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 159,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 146,663 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 146,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,699 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 129,699 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 121,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,363 miles

both sides rear lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,600 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R tyre has cuts to tread.

O/S/R tyre has deep damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,738 miles

N/S/R tyre has cuts to tread.

O/S/R tyre has deep damage to outer sidewall.

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 JHF is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CU58 JHF, 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

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What year was CU58 JHF registered?

CU58 JHF is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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