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DE58 HLA

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,627 mi
Last recorded196,627 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 HLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 196,627 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 196,627 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 185,458 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 185,458 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 179,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 179,478 miles

Brake disc contaminated front both side (1.1.14 (b))

Brake disc contaminated rear both side (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated front and rear (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 162,952 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,601 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,756 miles

advise osr tyre worn close to limit

Fail 9 Nov 2015 127,756 miles

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

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

advise osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,822 miles

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,648 miles

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

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)

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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DE58 HLA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE58 HLA, 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 DE58 HLA registered?

DE58 HLA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is DE58 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 HLA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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