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DV58 MYG

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,162 mi
Last recorded180,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 MYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 180,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,258 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,469 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 164,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,340 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 147,146 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 147,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 141,641 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 141,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 136,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 20 May 2016 129,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2016 129,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the edges

Pass 7 May 2015 121,433 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 121,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 113,801 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 104,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,108 miles

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

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 MYG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

DV58 MYG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is DV58 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 MYG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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