FY08EEJ

BMW 520

2008 · Black · Diesel · 1,995 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 31 Oct 2026 (27 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027 (179 days left)

Mileage

173,299 mi

At MOT on 01 Nov 2025

Outstanding safety recall. The DVSA reports an active manufacturer recall that has not been completed. Repairs are free at any main dealer. Check recall details

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About FY08EEJ

Registration FY08EEJ is a 2008 black BMW 520 with a 1,995cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 18 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 31 October 2026, which is 27 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 179 days from today.

The vehicle has 20 MOT tests on record, including 16 passes and 4 failures, with 26 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 173,299 miles on 01 November 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,547 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 136 g/km.

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MOT History 20 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 265602192438
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026
Mileage recorded: 173,299 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 400503676012
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025
Mileage recorded: 167,622 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

MOT test number: 828637285416
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020
Mileage recorded: 141,427 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 641727066377
Mileage recorded: 129,622 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISORY Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

MOT test number: 392855692548
Mileage recorded: 114,772 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bothside track end rod (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

MOT test number: 535276955061
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016
Mileage recorded: 97,087 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

MOT test number: 287498944007
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015
Mileage recorded: 87,239 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

MOT test number: 877649812095
Mileage recorded: 68,690 MI
Registration at time of test: FY08EEJ
Data source: DVSA

PRS Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle specifications

Model: 520
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 1,995 cc
First Registered: Mar 2008
First Used on Road: 01 Mar 2008
CO2 Emissions: 136 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 03 May 2018
Safety Recall: Yes (action required)
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 245/40R18 Staggered

Wheel size 18" 19"

Front 18" wheel

245/40R18 V 93

Front tyre

Width

245 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 93

650 kg

Per tyre

Rear 18" wheel

275/35R18 V 95

Rear tyre

Width

275 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 95

690 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 19" wheel

245/35R19 V 93

Front tyre

Width

245 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 93

650 kg

Per tyre

Rear 19" wheel

275/30R19 V 96

Rear tyre

Width

275 mm

Tread width

Profile

30%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 96

710 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Bmw costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 55.1 mpg; From 136 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 16.5p; At 199.7p/litre
Fill-up: £119.85; Approx. 60L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,220; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8101 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 05 Jul 2026 at 20:02.