BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 DYMMOT history
LL08 DYM is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 319,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 319,799 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 16,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 DYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 DYM was last recorded at 319,799 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 312,961 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,838 miles
- Average per year
- 16,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 319,799 miles
- 2024 – 312,961 miles
- 2023 – 308,254 miles
- 2022 – 301,285 miles
- 2021 – 288,500 miles
- 2020 – 278,086 miles
- 2019 – 260,468 miles
- 2018 – 249,021 miles
- 2017 – 239,049 miles
- 2016 – 228,425 miles
- 2015 – 219,784 miles
- 2014 – 181,347 miles
- 2013 – 141,064 miles
- 2012 – 105,352 miles
- 2011 – 78,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass319,799 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass319,799 miles (+6,838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 319,799 miles
- Test number
- 785405424731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass312,961 miles (+4,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 312,961 miles
- Test number
- 958699941431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass308,254 miles (+6,969)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 308,254 miles
- Test number
- 167198596831
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass301,285 miles (+12,785)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 301,285 miles
- Test number
- 289393751010
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass288,500 miles (+10,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 288,500 miles
- Test number
- 573331753218
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass278,086 miles (+17,618)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 278,086 miles
- Test number
- 883853207141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass260,468 miles (+11,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 260,468 miles
- Test number
- 862607581261
- AdvisoryRear Hand brake not locking out .
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass249,021 miles (+9,972)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 249,021 miles
- Test number
- 433106406988
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass239,049 miles (+10,624)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 239,049 miles
- Test number
- 184506199540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass228,425 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 228,425 miles
- Test number
- 238961201316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,189 miles (+8,405)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,189 miles
- Test number
- 708339979977
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass219,784 miles (+38,437)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 219,784 miles
- Test number
- 558883865178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass181,347 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 181,347 miles
- Test number
- 145311154199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
- NoteTravel in handbrake
Fail181,347 miles (+40,283)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,347 miles
- Test number
- 349020454102
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder and stepping
- NoteRear brake discs worn
- NoteTravel in handbrake
Pass141,064 miles (+35,712)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 141,064 miles
- Test number
- 299428833178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,352 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 105,352 miles
- Test number
- 657968852161
- NoteO/s/f shocker dust cover slight damage
Fail105,352 miles (+27,184)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,352 miles
- Test number
- 707296452147
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f shocker dust cover slight damage
Pass78,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,168 miles
- Test number
- 138363441175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 DYM
- Does LL08 DYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DYM is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 DYM?
- The MOT on LL08 DYM is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 DYM done?
- LL08 DYM was recorded at 319,799 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 16,599 miles a year.
- Has LL08 DYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 DYM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on LL08 DYM 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 DYM find?
- LL08 DYM passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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