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DV58 ZTZ

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,804 mi
Last recorded167,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 167,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 156,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 145,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in offside front tyre. 245/40r18

Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil breather pipe split casing fumes to enter cabin not excessive

Fail 11 Sep 2018 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner (245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil breather pipe split casing fumes to enter cabin not excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 125,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,494 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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DV58 ZTZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DV58 ZTZ, 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 DV58 ZTZ registered?

DV58 ZTZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is DV58 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 ZTZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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