2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HV08 VLT
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 180,405 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV08 VLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 180,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV08 VLT 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 (HV08 VLT) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
HV08 VLT Mileage History
- 22/05/2023162,428 mi
- 22/05/2023162,428 mi
- 28/08/2024170,070 mi+7,642 mi
- 07/08/2025180,404 mi+10,334 mi
- 08/08/2025180,405 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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