2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PF08 KWY
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 162,008 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PF08 KWY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 162,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF08 KWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (PF08 KWY) between May 2011 and November 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
PF08 KWY Mileage History
- 11/05/201150,873 mi
- 13/06/201262,831 mi+11,958 mi
- 13/06/201262,831 mi
- 22/06/201368,822 mi+5,991 mi
- 15/07/201478,081 mi+9,259 mi
- 01/09/201591,084 mi+13,003 mi
- 01/09/201591,084 mi
- 20/08/2016109,721 mi+18,637 mi
- 05/08/2017125,718 mi+15,997 mi
- 04/09/2018132,952 mi+7,234 mi
- 03/09/2019139,676 mi+6,724 mi
- 23/09/2020149,508 mi+9,832 mi
- 23/09/2020149,508 mi
- 03/11/2021162,008 mi+12,500 mi
Average of roughly 10,601 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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