2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SN08 ODB
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2008. Recorded mileage 163,588 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,588 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
SN08 ODB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 163,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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SN08 ODB Mileage History
- 01/09/2022150,912 mi
- 30/08/2023163,588 mi+12,676 mi
- 06/09/2023163,588 mi
Average of roughly 12,511 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SN08 ODB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (SN08 ODB) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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