2008 BMW 520 Msport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · SM08 BVR
2008 BMW 520 Msport Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 147,849 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520 MSPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 BVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 147,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 BVR 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 Msport Auto (SM08 BVR) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM08 BVR Mileage History
- 28/04/2023123,564 mi
- 23/04/2024135,552 mi+11,988 mi
- 01/05/2024135,578 mi+26 mi
- 05/06/2025144,796 mi+9,218 mi
- 16/06/2026147,849 mi+3,053 mi
Average of roughly 7,745 miles per year across 5 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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