2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · S28 KAW
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/08/2008. Recorded mileage 160,457 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
S28 KAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 160,457 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.
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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S28 KAW Mileage History
- 22/03/2023159,940 mi
- 22/03/2023159,945 mi+5 mi
- 02/05/2024167,282 mi+7,337 mi
- 18/07/2024167,298 mi+16 mi
- 14/08/2025160,457 mi-6,841 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S28 KAW 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 (S28 KAW) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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