2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MW08 MKD
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 125,283 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW08 MKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 125,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW08 MKD 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 (MW08 MKD) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
MW08 MKD Mileage History
- 15/07/2023123,325 mi
- 13/01/2025124,273 mi+948 mi
- 15/01/2025124,273 mi
- 11/11/2025125,265 mi+992 mi
- 20/03/2026125,283 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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