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EK58 XWE

2008 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,559 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 126,553 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,237 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced halo - lamp is dim / low brightness - ( amber / yellow position lamp working ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all upper lower front and rear at the front suspension worn - ( Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - front suspension bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has slight damage - ( no sharp edge )

Fail 19 Oct 2019 113,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced halo - lamp is dim / low brightness - ( amber / yellow position lamp working ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all upper lower front and rear at the front suspension worn - ( Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - front suspension bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight - ( all Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at the rear - worn ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has slight damage - ( no sharp edge )

Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,364 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge. Cords nearly exposed.

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 XWE is a 2008 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

EK58 XWE is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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