2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YC58 UAD
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2008. Recorded mileage 162,052 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,052 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
YC58 UAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 162,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YC58 UAD Mileage History
- 29/05/2024154,438 mi
- 20/06/2025158,858 mi+4,420 mi
- 20/06/2025158,858 mi
- 04/07/2026162,051 mi+3,193 mi
- 09/07/2026162,052 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC58 UAD 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 (YC58 UAD) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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