2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · NM08 ABO
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 124,688 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM08 ABO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 124,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM08 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (NM08 ABO) between May 2011 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine test aborted (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions not tested leaking oil (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
NM08 ABO Mileage History
- 05/05/201128,693 mi
- 18/04/201239,229 mi+10,536 mi
- 30/04/201353,500 mi+14,271 mi
- 30/05/201462,340 mi+8,840 mi
- 31/05/201462,340 mi
- 29/05/201567,132 mi+4,792 mi
- 26/05/201672,216 mi+5,084 mi
- 30/05/201777,095 mi+4,879 mi
- 01/06/201884,268 mi+7,173 mi
- 29/05/201998,003 mi+13,735 mi
- 30/05/201998,003 mi
- 06/05/2020111,921 mi+13,918 mi
- 22/01/2021116,933 mi+5,012 mi
- 28/01/2021116,954 mi+21 mi
- 19/11/2021121,053 mi+4,099 mi
- 05/10/2022124,688 mi+3,635 mi
Average of roughly 8,406 miles per year across 16 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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