2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KK57 APY
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 171,901 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KK57 APY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 171,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KK57 APY 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 (KK57 APY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Road wheel fixing missing front wheel nut missing o/s and n/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
KK57 APY Mileage History
- 22/09/2022155,040 mi
- 13/09/2023160,914 mi+5,874 mi
- 26/09/2023161,023 mi+109 mi
- 13/09/2024166,166 mi+5,143 mi
- 26/09/2025171,901 mi+5,735 mi
Average of roughly 5,598 miles per year across 5 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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