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2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DL57 FTF

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2025
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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DL57 FTF Mileage History

  1. 21/01/201172,624 mi
  2. 21/01/201172,624 mi
  3. 09/01/201293,483 mi+20,859 mi
  4. 12/04/201293,489 mi+6 mi
  5. 10/04/201395,791 mi+2,302 mi
  6. 10/04/2014100,146 mi+4,355 mi
  7. 13/04/2015104,726 mi+4,580 mi
  8. 06/04/2016109,865 mi+5,139 mi
  9. 10/04/2017116,049 mi+6,184 mi
  10. 09/04/2018123,075 mi+7,026 mi
  11. 20/04/2018123,176 mi+101 mi
  12. 18/04/2019127,468 mi+4,292 mi
  13. 15/07/2020131,776 mi+4,308 mi
  14. 14/07/2021133,828 mi+2,052 mi
  15. 14/07/2022138,024 mi+4,196 mi
  16. 07/08/2023141,152 mi+3,128 mi
  17. 07/08/2023141,152 mi
  18. 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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 14 Sept 2026, 15:15
MOT Analysis

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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