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DE58 OGA

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,864 mi
Last recorded231,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 OGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 231,864 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 224,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 224,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 211,500 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 211,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 199,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 184,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 171,836 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 161,269 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom not in view of the road yet (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 161,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault for head rest cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom not in view of the road yet (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 144,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,430 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,726 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,348 miles

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

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 10 Mar 2015 99,347 miles

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

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

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,454 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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DE58 OGA 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 DE58 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

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

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