2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SA58 MVL
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 106,825 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA58 MVL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 106,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 MVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (SA58 MVL) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
SA58 MVL Mileage History
- 16/09/201111,145 mi
- 14/09/201213,732 mi+2,587 mi
- 13/09/201315,886 mi+2,154 mi
- 26/08/201417,759 mi+1,873 mi
- 17/08/201519,321 mi+1,562 mi
- 01/08/201620,447 mi+1,126 mi
- 22/08/201731,531 mi+11,084 mi
- 02/08/201837,053 mi+5,522 mi
- 20/08/201948,059 mi+11,006 mi
- 28/07/202055,486 mi+7,427 mi
- 29/07/202164,432 mi+8,946 mi
- 29/07/202164,432 mi
- 26/07/202275,028 mi+10,596 mi
- 14/08/202386,594 mi+11,566 mi
- 14/08/202494,566 mi+7,972 mi
- 20/08/2025103,807 mi+9,241 mi
- 21/08/2026106,825 mi+3,018 mi
Average of roughly 6,409 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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