2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LR08 OSK
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 198,292 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 OSK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 198,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 OSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (LR08 OSK) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LR08 OSK Mileage History
- 03/03/201140,807 mi
- 03/03/201140,807 mi
- 29/07/201140,940 mi+133 mi
- 05/07/201253,189 mi+12,249 mi
- 06/07/201364,970 mi+11,781 mi
- 05/07/201471,630 mi+6,660 mi
- 27/07/201577,984 mi+6,354 mi
- 27/07/201577,984 mi
- 09/07/201683,237 mi+5,253 mi
- 09/07/201683,237 mi
- 22/07/201790,794 mi+7,557 mi
- 13/07/201898,459 mi+7,665 mi
- 13/07/201898,459 mi
- 03/09/2019170,867 km
- 21/08/2020112,525 mi
- 26/08/2020112,528 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/2021122,155 mi+9,627 mi
- 02/09/2022145,775 mi+23,620 mi
- 02/09/2022145,775 mi
- 15/08/2023163,505 mi+17,730 mi
- 15/08/2023163,505 mi
- 02/09/2024187,495 mi+23,990 mi
- 26/08/2025194,007 mi+6,512 mi
- 27/08/2025194,009 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/2026198,219 mi+4,210 mi
- 24/08/2026198,292 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 10,175 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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