2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HY08 LHO
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 173,176 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY08 LHO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2022
- 173,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 LHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (HY08 LHO) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HY08 LHO Mileage History
- 30/09/2021163,837 mi
- 01/10/2021163,837 mi
- 06/10/2022173,176 mi+9,339 mi
Average of roughly 9,191 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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