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EA58 XFN

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,381 mi
Last recorded194,381 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 XFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 194,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 187,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 183,053 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers clear screen but are leaving a mark in the middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror top layer is pealing off

Offside Front mirror top layer is pealing off

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 179,509 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 179,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 172,664 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads make slight squeaky noise but pads look fine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust

small mark on windscreen from wiper

Fail 14 May 2021 172,664 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads make slight squeaky noise but pads look fine

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust

small mark on windscreen from wiper

Pass 16 May 2019 161,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,793 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,793 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,427 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 102,586 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear reveseing lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,772 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 71,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,216 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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EA58 XFN 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 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 EA58 XFN, 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 EA58 XFN registered?

EA58 XFN is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is EA58 XFN safe to buy?

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