No, DA08 YCE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for DA08 YCE?

The MOT for DA08 YCE is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 April 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of DA08 YCE?

The recorded mileage for DA08 YCE is 122,159 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DA08 YCE ULEZ compliant?

No, DA08 YCE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DA08 YCE

DA08 YCE

2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 122,159 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 2008 · Chester
MOT Status: Valid until 01/04/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 122,159 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/04/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 122,159 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2008
Engine: 1995cc

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DA08 YCE Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2018
122,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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DA08 YCE Mileage History

14/03/201142,066 mi
13/03/201253,015 mi+10,949 mi
12/03/201365,556 mi+12,541 mi
01/04/201478,662 mi+13,106 mi
24/03/201591,095 mi+12,433 mi
22/03/2016102,309 mi+11,214 mi
22/03/2016102,309 mi
20/03/201734,896 mi-67,413 mi
29/03/2018122,159 mi+87,263 mi
31/03/2018122,159 mi

Average of roughly 11,365 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DA08 YCE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 23:03

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (DA08 YCE) between March 2011 and March 2018.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2018 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 (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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