2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AM08 FDK
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 189,625 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 FDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 189,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AM08 FDK Mileage History
- 26/03/2024171,467 mi
- 26/03/2024171,467 mi
- 24/03/2025180,972 mi+9,505 mi
- 23/03/2026189,625 mi+8,653 mi
- 25/03/2026189,625 mi
Average of roughly 9,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 FDK 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 (AM08 FDK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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