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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 DFYMOT history

LL08 DFY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LL08 DFY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,087 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DFY was last recorded at 165,087 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,792 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,295 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,087 miles
  • 2025 – 158,792 miles
  • 2023 – 146,657 miles
  • 2022 – 142,581 miles
  • 2021 – 137,957 miles
  • 2020 – 134,214 miles
  • 2019 – 134,190 miles
  • 2018 – 130,657 miles
  • 2017 – 126,775 miles
  • 2016 – 121,309 miles
  • 2014 – 110,198 miles
  • 2013 – 104,737 miles
  • 2012 – 101,345 miles
  • 2011 – 87,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,087 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,087 miles
    Test number
    585661247808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,792 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    725053900490
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass243,607 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    243,607 km
    Test number
    798449326822
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,657 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,657 miles
    Test number
    549759258084
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,657 miles (+4,076)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,657 miles
    Test number
    409430773205
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,581 miles (+4,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    551439512263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  7. Pass137,957 miles (+3,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,957 miles
    Test number
    176634216598
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread shoulders.

  8. Pass134,214 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,214 miles
    Test number
    616559746548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass134,190 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,190 miles
    Test number
    917469427058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail134,190 miles (+1,637)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,190 miles
    Test number
    616927537426
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass132,553 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    217900962169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    898265621904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail130,657 miles (+3,882)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    354213229469
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass126,775 miles (+5,466)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    513084974043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,309 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,309 miles
    Test number
    327682870281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass184,372 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    184,372 km
    Test number
    937991425009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail184,372 km3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,372 km
    Test number
    559620225060
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass110,198 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,198 miles
    Test number
    187134334455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,737 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    138139433452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,345 miles (+13,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    836918132197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    876624331174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DFY

Does LL08 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DFY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DFY?
The MOT on LL08 DFY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 DFY done?
LL08 DFY was recorded at 165,087 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has LL08 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DFY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 DFY 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 LL08 DFY find?
LL08 DFY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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