
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 SFUMOT history
LL08 SFU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 142,808 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 SFU
- 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
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 SFU was last recorded at 142,808 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 3,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,163 miles · 13 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,645 miles
- Average per year
- 6,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,808 miles
- 2023 – 139,163 miles
- 2022 – 134,554 miles
- 2021 – 131,096 miles
- 2020 – 125,709 miles
- 2019 – 115,860 miles
- 2018 – 103,778 miles
- 2017 – 99,546 miles
- 2016 – 95,433 miles
- 2015 – 89,009 miles
- 2014 – 81,482 miles
- 2013 – 74,046 miles
- 2012 – 68,515 miles
- 2011 – 58,602 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOff side headlamp poor beam pattern
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.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,808 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 142,808 miles
- Test number
- 496389921902
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOff side headlamp poor beam pattern
Fail142,808 miles (+3,645)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,808 miles
- Test number
- 761318883175
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOff side headlamp poor beam pattern
Pass139,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 139,163 miles
- Test number
- 186922496074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail139,158 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,158 miles
- Test number
- 807702083393
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass134,554 miles (+3,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 134,554 miles
- Test number
- 480850225073
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,096 miles (+5,387)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 131,096 miles
- Test number
- 868927635008
- MinorNearside Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,709 miles (+9,849)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,709 miles
- Test number
- 447175102773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,860 miles (+12,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,860 miles
- Test number
- 223286013625
- AdvisoryEmissions vin plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTwo Bumper reflectors covered up with tape
Pass103,778 miles (+4,232)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 103,778 miles
- Test number
- 339299151912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,546 miles
- Test number
- 717936978359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,546 miles (+4,113)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,546 miles
- Test number
- 492603438894
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass95,433 miles (+6,424)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,433 miles
- Test number
- 778990130118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,009 miles (+7,527)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 89,009 miles
- Test number
- 208136165415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,482 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 81,482 miles
- Test number
- 459605764178
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,046 miles (+5,531)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 74,046 miles
- Test number
- 479129353151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,515 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 68,515 miles
- Test number
- 917567852145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,602 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,602 miles
- Test number
- 445787651168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about LL08 SFU
- Does LL08 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 SFU expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 SFU?
- The MOT on LL08 SFU expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 SFU done?
- LL08 SFU was recorded at 142,808 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 6,446 miles a year.
- Has LL08 SFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 SFU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL08 SFU 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 SFU find?
- LL08 SFU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.
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