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DG58 TBU

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,447 mi
Last recorded215,447 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 TBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 215,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front brakes noisy during roller brake test

Offside Front Backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pre flexi - outer casing corroded / damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Lower arm, front bush split / separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside - chassis, subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 215,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wiper smeary

Pass 3 Dec 2024 199,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Nov 2023 185,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 178,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 159,048 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 135,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,596 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,865 miles

Nearside Front shock-absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front shock-absorber dust cover loose

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,234 miles

O/S/F. and N/S/F. Shockabsorber bump stops slightly dett.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,417 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 84,339 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 4 Jan 2013 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,310 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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DG58 TBU is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG58 TBU, 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 DG58 TBU registered?

DG58 TBU is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is DG58 TBU safe to buy?

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