2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RE58 YDC
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 127,080 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE58 YDC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 127,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 YDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (RE58 YDC) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
RE58 YDC Mileage History
- 20/09/201127,285 mi
- 31/07/201232,719 mi+5,434 mi
- 19/11/201234,411 mi+1,692 mi
- 13/11/201343,575 mi+9,164 mi
- 17/11/201449,799 mi+6,224 mi
- 13/11/201557,128 mi+7,329 mi
- 18/11/201664,496 mi+7,368 mi
- 10/11/201770,642 mi+6,146 mi
- 13/11/201876,866 mi+6,224 mi
- 08/11/201980,638 mi+3,772 mi
- 17/11/202085,946 mi+5,308 mi
- 17/11/202085,952 mi+6 mi
- 17/11/202192,859 mi+6,907 mi
- 17/11/202192,860 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/2022100,001 mi+7,141 mi
- 13/11/2023107,127 mi+7,126 mi
- 13/11/2023107,129 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/2024115,172 mi+8,043 mi
- 22/11/2024115,198 mi+26 mi
- 14/11/2025127,080 mi+11,882 mi
Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 20 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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