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DV08 EFL

2008 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,905 mi
Last recorded140,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,905 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,722 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,079 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,770 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 91,377 miles

Grease leaking from both sides rear driveshaft CV gator joints

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,457 miles

Offside Rear handbrake poor req att at next service

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 653,780 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2015 65,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,847 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on inside sidewall and is worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,564 miles

Front number plate, damaged. Rear brake pads,low. Front tyres, low on edges.

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DV08 EFL is a 2008 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV08 EFL?

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What year was DV08 EFL registered?

DV08 EFL is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is DV08 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 EFL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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