2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SL08 AVK
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 165,631 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL08 AVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 165,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 AVK Mileage History
- 27/01/2022115,870 mi
- 10/01/2023123,012 mi+7,142 mi
- 04/01/2024142,722 mi+19,710 mi
- 02/10/2024146,941 mi+4,219 mi
- 26/09/2025165,631 mi+18,690 mi
Average of roughly 13,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 AVK 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 (SL08 AVK) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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