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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 WKOMOT history

LD08 WKO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LD08 WKO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,313 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WKO was last recorded at 158,313 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,023 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,313 miles
  • 2023 – 157,023 miles
  • 2022 – 152,732 miles
  • 2020 – 150,742 miles
  • 2019 – 146,350 miles
  • 2018 – 143,333 miles
  • 2017 – 143,217 miles
  • 2016 – 142,754 miles
  • 2015 – 138,369 miles
  • 2014 – 134,461 miles
  • 2013 – 130,167 miles
  • 2012 – 121,667 miles
  • 2011 – 105,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine cover undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,313 miles
    Test number
    959980644750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail158,313 miles (+1,290)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,313 miles
    Test number
    872791761736
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass157,023 miles (+1,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    700533583633
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,310 miles (+2,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,310 miles
    Test number
    443320703459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
  5. Pass152,732 miles (+1,990)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,732 miles
    Test number
    548503067264
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass150,742 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    163377307850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail150,742 miles (+4,392)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    979807654742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass146,350 miles (+3,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,350 miles
    Test number
    737193719379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
  9. Pass143,333 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,333 miles
    Test number
    405403521479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,217 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    138251998420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    688378480644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,754 miles (+4,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    820318927664
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass138,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    125393075063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,367 miles (+3,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,367 miles
    Test number
    959943375057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass134,461 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,461 miles
    Test number
    948953374039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,167 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    506082373099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,667 miles (+16,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    205109672026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass105,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    975673911125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WKO

Does LD08 WKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WKO is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WKO?
The MOT on LD08 WKO is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WKO done?
LD08 WKO was recorded at 158,313 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has LD08 WKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WKO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WKO 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 WKO find?
LD08 WKO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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