2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MF58 FJJ
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 176,703 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MF58 FJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 176,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF58 FJJ 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 (MF58 FJJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MF58 FJJ Mileage History
- 12/02/2024159,400 mi
- 06/02/2025168,209 mi+8,809 mi
- 06/02/2026176,146 mi+7,937 mi
- 12/02/2026176,702 mi+556 mi
- 12/02/2026176,703 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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