2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF08 PZA
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 153,259 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
AF08 PZA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2014
- 153,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AF08 PZA Mileage History
- 23/02/201190,567 mi
- 23/02/201190,567 mi
- 29/07/2011101,085 mi+10,518 mi
- 07/07/2012123,640 mi+22,555 mi
- 08/06/2013138,136 mi+14,496 mi
- 08/06/2013138,136 mi
- 07/06/2014153,259 mi+15,123 mi
- 07/06/2014153,259 mi
Average of roughly 19,083 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
AF08 PZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (AF08 PZA) between February 2011 and June 2014.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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