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EK58 NWA

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,620 mi
Last recorded181,620 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 181,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 168,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 144,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,587 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,700 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,522 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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EK58 NWA is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK58 NWA, 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 EK58 NWA registered?

EK58 NWA is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is EK58 NWA safe to buy?

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