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DV58 CAX

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,179 mi
Last recorded247,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 CAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 247,179 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 241,607 miles

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

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 226,598 miles

advise exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 29 Sep 2014 200,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 171,275 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 171,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,216 miles

both front tyres worn inner/outter edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn inner/outter edges

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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DV58 CAX is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV58 CAX, 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 DV58 CAX registered?

DV58 CAX is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is DV58 CAX safe to buy?

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