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EK58 ONM

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

198,557 mi
Last recorded198,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 198,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 189,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 179,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 169,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 140,137 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,870 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 122,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,334 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 ONM is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

EK58 ONM is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is EK58 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ONM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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