2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AE08 TKP
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 183,510 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,510 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
AE08 TKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 183,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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AE08 TKP Mileage History
- 20/08/2021140,434 mi
- 08/09/2022159,911 mi+19,477 mi
- 12/09/2022159,919 mi+8 mi
- 15/09/2023183,496 mi+23,577 mi
- 21/09/2023183,510 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 20,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE08 TKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (AE08 TKP) between August 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
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