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EK58 WFC

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,751 mi
Last recorded98,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,278 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,010 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,475 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,101 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 WFC 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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

EK58 WFC is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is EK58 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 WFC 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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