2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DL57 FTF
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/02/2008. Recorded mileage 147,808 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,808 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
DL57 FTF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 147,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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DL57 FTF Mileage History
- 21/01/201172,624 mi
- 21/01/201172,624 mi
- 09/01/201293,483 mi+20,859 mi
- 12/04/201293,489 mi+6 mi
- 10/04/201395,791 mi+2,302 mi
- 10/04/2014100,146 mi+4,355 mi
- 13/04/2015104,726 mi+4,580 mi
- 06/04/2016109,865 mi+5,139 mi
- 10/04/2017116,049 mi+6,184 mi
- 09/04/2018123,075 mi+7,026 mi
- 20/04/2018123,176 mi+101 mi
- 18/04/2019127,468 mi+4,292 mi
- 15/07/2020131,776 mi+4,308 mi
- 14/07/2021133,828 mi+2,052 mi
- 14/07/2022138,024 mi+4,196 mi
- 07/08/2023141,152 mi+3,128 mi
- 07/08/2023141,152 mi
- 09/07/2024147,808 mi+6,656 mi
Average of roughly 5,584 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DL57 FTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (DL57 FTF) between January 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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