2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PHZ 6908
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 96,719 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,719 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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PHZ 6908 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2019
- 96,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PHZ 6908 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (PHZ 6908) between August 2011 and April 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)”.
PHZ 6908 Mileage History
- 23/08/201135,792 mi
- 22/08/201244,931 mi+9,139 mi
- 08/08/201353,268 mi+8,337 mi
- 27/08/201463,454 mi+10,186 mi
- 19/11/201567,823 mi+4,369 mi
- 22/10/201669,576 mi+1,753 mi
- 03/04/201769,689 mi+113 mi
- 08/04/201769,773 mi+84 mi
- 31/03/201890,056 mi+20,283 mi
- 16/04/201996,719 mi+6,663 mi
Average of roughly 7,967 miles per year across 10 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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