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EK58 OLG

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,259 mi
Last recorded197,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 197,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 182,729 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 182,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 169,443 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 169,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 133,153 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 115,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,122 miles

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,874 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 OLG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK58 OLG, 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 EK58 OLG registered?

EK58 OLG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is EK58 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 OLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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