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DG58 VUH

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,597 mi
Last recorded151,597 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 151,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 140,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front brakes have slight fluctuation

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,428 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 127,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,377 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 118,377 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,203 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft coupling leaking grease

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 83,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 83,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,647 miles

Front discs outer edges corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,938 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 VUH 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 70%.

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 VUH, 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 DG58 VUH registered?

DG58 VUH is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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