2008 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YR08 XHW
2008 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 162,178 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XHW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2021
- 162,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 520 (YR08 XHW) between April 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
YR08 XHW Mileage History
- 20/04/201147,519 mi
- 10/04/201262,162 mi+14,643 mi
- 13/04/201262,251 mi+89 mi
- 13/04/201262,251 mi
- 29/04/201376,269 mi+14,018 mi
- 12/05/201489,949 mi+13,680 mi
- 19/04/201599,540 mi+9,591 mi
- 19/04/201599,540 mi
- 07/05/2016110,844 mi+11,304 mi
- 07/05/2016110,844 mi
- 14/05/2017129,911 mi+19,067 mi
- 14/05/2017129,920 mi+9 mi
- 06/05/2018130,959 mi+1,039 mi
- 24/05/2019141,613 mi+10,654 mi
- 24/05/2019141,613 mi
- 11/12/2020153,292 mi+11,679 mi
- 13/12/2021162,178 mi+8,886 mi
Average of roughly 10,766 miles per year across 17 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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