2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VX58 EEV
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 176,240 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX58 EEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 176,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX58 EEV 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 (VX58 EEV) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.
VX58 EEV Mileage History
- 14/03/2022167,802 mi
- 18/03/2022167,827 mi+25 mi
- 24/04/2023176,215 mi+8,388 mi
- 16/05/2023176,240 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,201 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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