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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass142,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass125,709 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    447175102773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. Pass103,778 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    339299151912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    717936978359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass95,433 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    778990130118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass74,046 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    479129353151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,515 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    917567852145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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