2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF08 FJD
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 150,476 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 FJD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 150,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 FJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (YF08 FJD) between May 2011 and December 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
YF08 FJD Mileage History
- 06/05/201189,827 mi
- 10/05/201291,678 mi+1,851 mi
- 20/04/201393,196 mi+1,518 mi
- 22/04/201494,079 mi+883 mi
- 23/04/201598,273 mi+4,194 mi
- 14/04/2016100,694 mi+2,421 mi
- 02/05/2017105,581 mi+4,887 mi
- 01/05/2018112,369 mi+6,788 mi
- 01/05/2018112,369 mi
- 02/05/2019116,892 mi+4,523 mi
- 31/12/2020124,874 mi+7,982 mi
- 21/12/2021132,582 mi+7,708 mi
- 16/12/2022138,655 mi+6,073 mi
- 08/12/2023144,048 mi+5,393 mi
- 20/12/2024150,476 mi+6,428 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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