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CV58 OWX

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 OWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 150,375 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 150,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,989 miles

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 147,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,335 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 145,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,389 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 135,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,146 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,247 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,547 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,992 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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CV58 OWX 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 78.9%.

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 CV58 OWX, 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 CV58 OWX?

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What year was CV58 OWX registered?

CV58 OWX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is CV58 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 OWX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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