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DG58 TCJ

2008 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,805 mi
Last recorded106,805 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 TCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 106,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,812 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 99,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,891 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,535 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge/bald on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge/bald on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,928 miles

Both rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,880 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 TCJ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG58 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

DG58 TCJ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is DG58 TCJ safe to buy?

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