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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,494 cc

LB08 BHJMOT history

LB08 BHJ is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
166,600 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BHJ was last recorded at 166,600 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 11,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,618 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
11,982 miles
Average per year
11,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,600 miles
  • 2021 – 154,618 miles
  • 2020 – 144,789 miles
  • 2019 – 128,998 miles
  • 2018 – 120,249 miles
  • 2017 – 111,277 miles
  • 2016 – 98,656 miles
  • 2015 – 87,048 miles
  • 2014 – 74,477 miles
  • 2013 – 64,122 miles
  • 2012 – 50,617 miles
  • 2011 – 41,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,600 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen wiper arm linkage worn
  • AdvisoryRear differential has light misting of oilRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen wiper linkage worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,600 miles (+11,982)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    665355780304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen wiper arm linkage worn
    • AdvisoryRear differential has light misting of oil

  2. Pass154,618 miles (+1)3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,618 miles
    Test number
    918267077102
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

  3. Fail154,617 miles (+9,828)1 dangerous1 major3 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,617 miles
    Test number
    549098569146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

  4. Pass144,789 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    312607752908
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

  5. Fail144,789 miles (+15,791)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    729267020139
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

  6. Pass128,998 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    862059673479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential right output shaft seal has a slight misting of fluid

  7. Fail128,998 miles (+8,749)1 dangerous3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    195186393344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential right output shaft seal has a slight misting of fluid

  8. Pass120,249 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,249 miles
    Test number
    480909304294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,277 miles (+12,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,277 miles
    Test number
    980693071814
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  10. Pass98,656 miles (+11,608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    793891529780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    178671895079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,034 miles (+12,557)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    948301195088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,477 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    479823614167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,122 miles (+13,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    999321563171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,617 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    168743462131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    167468961176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BHJ

Does LB08 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BHJ expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BHJ?
The MOT on LB08 BHJ expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BHJ done?
LB08 BHJ was recorded at 166,600 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 11,185 miles a year.
Has LB08 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BHJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 BHJ 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 LB08 BHJ find?
LB08 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 13 more.

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