2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SW58 AWM
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 158,999 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW58 AWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 158,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW58 AWM Mileage History
- 09/02/2023144,116 mi
- 05/02/2024148,836 mi+4,720 mi
- 03/02/2025153,570 mi+4,734 mi
- 16/02/2026158,999 mi+5,429 mi
- 17/02/2026158,999 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW58 AWM 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 (SW58 AWM) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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