BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 EDKMOT history
LD08 EDK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 128,935 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 EDK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 EDK was last recorded at 128,935 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,846 miles · 3 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 7,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 128,935 miles
- 2022 – 120,564 miles
- 2021 – 101,111 miles
- 2020 – 97,566 miles
- 2018 – 93,093 miles
- 2017 – 85,050 miles
- 2016 – 80,915 miles
- 2015 – 74,735 miles
- 2014 – 68,477 miles
- 2013 – 62,603 miles
- 2012 – 53,637 miles
- 2011 – 38,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,935 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,935 miles (+89)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,935 miles
- Test number
- 594575141302
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,846 miles (+8,282)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,846 miles
- Test number
- 748773364517
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside tie rod
Pass120,564 miles (+19,453)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,564 miles
- Test number
- 666644887542
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wing repeaters showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of some parts
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,111 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 101,111 miles
- Test number
- 434797366689
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,088 miles (+3,522)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,088 miles
- Test number
- 849148053776
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,566 miles (+4,473)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,566 miles
- Test number
- 418676746193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met on limit of 16%
Pass93,093 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 93,093 miles
- Test number
- 718688130295
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass85,050 miles (+4,135)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 85,050 miles
- Test number
- 921663566608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,915 miles (+6,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 80,915 miles
- Test number
- 543622367534
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear wire insecure and not fitted to pad
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
Pass74,735 miles (+6,258)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,735 miles
- Test number
- 208576005423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,477 miles (+5,874)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,477 miles
- Test number
- 449834594033
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,603 miles (+8,966)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,603 miles
- Test number
- 435313993015
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass53,637 miles (+15,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,637 miles
- Test number
- 276705262054
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass38,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,499 miles
- Test number
- 227927361061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 EDK
- Does LD08 EDK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 EDK expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 EDK?
- The MOT on LD08 EDK expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 EDK done?
- LD08 EDK was recorded at 128,935 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
- Has LD08 EDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 EDK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 EDK 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 EDK find?
- LD08 EDK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing, and 2 more.
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