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CX58 MRU

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 MRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 152,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,468 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,748 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 118,748 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 202,548 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 202,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 163,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 163,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,916 miles

front running lights are orange not white

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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CX58 MRU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX58 MRU, 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 CX58 MRU registered?

CX58 MRU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is CX58 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX58 MRU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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