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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LD08 AKGMOT history

LD08 AKG is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
121,641 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AKG was last recorded at 121,641 miles on 12 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,627 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,641 miles
  • 2024 – 115,603 miles
  • 2023 – 109,296 miles
  • 2022 – 104,611 miles
  • 2021 – 97,277 miles
  • 2020 – 91,929 miles
  • 2019 – 84,357 miles
  • 2018 – 84,122 miles
  • 2017 – 79,861 miles
  • 2016 – 69,945 miles
  • 2015 – 61,797 miles
  • 2014 – 54,078 miles
  • 2013 – 46,880 miles
  • 2012 – 40,700 miles
  • 2011 – 31,493 miles
  • 2009 – 16,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,641 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,641 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    524621645340
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,627 miles (+6,024)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    694682089037
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,603 miles (+6,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    242461542833
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,296 miles (+4,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    614288332438
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn right down on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,611 miles (+7,334)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    156420313281
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    377383158218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,277 miles (+5,348)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    235627488544
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass91,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    793502568548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail91,929 miles (+7,572)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    164855489107
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,357 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    467723114300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,122 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,122 miles
    Test number
    513748632256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    522402106725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,861 miles (+9,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    180900606187
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass69,945 miles (+8,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    311486175084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,797 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    860625565944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,078 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    578841084250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,880 miles
    Test number
    276881283236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,880 miles (+6,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,880 miles
    Test number
    895491583226
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass40,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    845087692254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,700 miles (+9,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    386746992220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass31,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    138741641357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,493 miles (+3,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    698721641354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass27,551 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    996834181023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,550 miles (+11,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    299803081046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,101 miles
    Test number
    800156489063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 AKG

Does LD08 AKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 AKG expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AKG?
The MOT on LD08 AKG expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 AKG done?
LD08 AKG was recorded at 121,641 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has LD08 AKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AKG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 AKG 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 LD08 AKG find?
LD08 AKG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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