2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SP58 FPD
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 135,599 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP58 FPD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 135,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 FPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (SP58 FPD) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SP58 FPD Mileage History
- 27/10/2021103,464 mi
- 28/10/2021103,464 mi
- 14/12/2022117,212 mi+13,748 mi
- 12/12/2023135,599 mi+18,387 mi
Average of roughly 15,122 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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