2008 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · YL57 JLU
2008 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 189,871 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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YL57 JLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 189,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL57 JLU 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 520D Se (YL57 JLU) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YL57 JLU Mileage History
- 05/08/2024181,646 mi
- 09/08/2024181,680 mi+34 mi
- 26/08/2025186,450 mi+4,770 mi
- 22/09/2026189,852 mi+3,402 mi
- 24/09/2026189,871 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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