2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YG08 CFV
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 124,838 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
YG08 CFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 124,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YG08 CFV Mileage History
- 21/09/2022119,892 mi
- 22/09/2022119,892 mi
- 22/09/2023124,838 mi+4,946 mi
Average of roughly 4,939 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 CFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (YG08 CFV) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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