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EK58 YKB

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 YKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,347 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,601 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front+ rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 116,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,656 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,779 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,776 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,557 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YKB is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

EK58 YKB is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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