BMW 520 (2008)
MOT & Tax Status for FY08EEJ
Outstanding Safety Recall
The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.
Check recall details on GOV.UKTaxed
Due 01 Apr 2027
Valid
Expires 31 Oct 2026
Colour
BLACK
What this BMW costs to run
Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.
Fuel economy
55.1 mpg
Estimated from 136 g/km CO2
Cost per mile
13.6p
At 165.0p/litre UK avg
Fill-up cost
£99.01
Approx. 60L tank
Yearly fuel
£1,008
At UK avg 7,400 mi/year
Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7907 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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 117 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, 269 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.
This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for FY08EEJ. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.
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