2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WN08 LDX
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 120,798 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN08 LDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 120,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN08 LDX 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 (WN08 LDX) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
WN08 LDX Mileage History
- 25/04/2023106,322 mi
- 30/04/2024111,796 mi+5,474 mi
- 03/05/2024111,796 mi
- 06/05/2025120,796 mi+9,000 mi
- 07/05/2025120,798 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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