2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YG08 ACX
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,389 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG08 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 114,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 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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YG08 ACX Mileage History
- 13/02/2024110,780 mi
- 14/02/2024110,780 mi
- 17/02/2025113,022 mi+2,242 mi
- 17/02/2025113,022 mi
- 18/02/2026114,389 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 1,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 ACX 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 (YG08 ACX) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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