2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AB08 VYJ
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 188,126 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 VYJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 188,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 VYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (AB08 VYJ) between October 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AB08 VYJ Mileage History
- 08/10/201021,273 mi
- 08/10/201135,373 mi+14,100 mi
- 17/09/201245,408 mi+10,035 mi
- 10/09/201359,558 mi+14,150 mi
- 27/09/201474,356 mi+14,798 mi
- 29/08/201591,296 mi+16,940 mi
- 16/05/201696,751 mi+5,455 mi
- 15/05/2017116,158 mi+19,407 mi
- 15/05/2017116,158 mi
- 11/05/2018130,201 mi+14,043 mi
- 03/07/2019140,990 mi+10,789 mi
- 04/07/2019140,992 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2020148,793 mi+7,801 mi
- 29/08/2020148,821 mi+28 mi
- 24/08/2021154,328 mi+5,507 mi
- 22/08/2022165,659 mi+11,331 mi
- 23/08/2022165,687 mi+28 mi
- 27/05/2023171,179 mi+5,492 mi
- 19/09/2024180,905 mi+9,726 mi
- 13/09/2025185,282 mi+4,377 mi
- 22/09/2025185,390 mi+108 mi
- 23/09/2025185,390 mi
- 17/09/2026188,126 mi+2,736 mi
Average of roughly 10,466 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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