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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

C8 LHUMOT history

C8 LHU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

C8 LHU white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,124 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LHU was last recorded at 105,124 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,706 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,418 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,124 miles
  • 2025 – 100,706 miles
  • 2024 – 96,250 miles
  • 2023 – 91,645 miles
  • 2022 – 87,325 miles
  • 2021 – 77,236 miles
  • 2020 – 74,243 miles
  • 2019 – 71,920 miles
  • 2018 – 67,496 miles
  • 2017 – 51,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,124 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,124 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,124 miles
    Test number
    737697391512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,706 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    807442995363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,250 miles (+4,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    306559209236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,645 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    817600397159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,325 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    729656296257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,236 miles (+2,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    497609686481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    610131444042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail74,243 miles (+2,323)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    524340745480
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,920 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    216641669108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,496 miles (+15,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    977186853938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,722 miles
    Test number
    211865986693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,721 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    421401911953
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 LHU

Does C8 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LHU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LHU?
The MOT on C8 LHU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LHU done?
C8 LHU was recorded at 105,124 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has C8 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LHU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 LHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LHU find?
C8 LHU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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