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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 UMTMOT history

LL08 UMT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LL08 UMT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,306 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 UMT
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
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 UMT was last recorded at 65,306 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2012: 18,383 miles, lower than 88,266 miles on 13 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,156 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,306 miles
  • 2025 – 60,156 miles
  • 2024 – 56,373 miles
  • 2023 – 52,114 miles
  • 2022 – 45,805 miles
  • 2019 – 44,994 miles
  • 2018 – 41,390 miles
  • 2017 – 38,021 miles
  • 2016 – 36,075 miles
  • 2015 – 31,979 miles
  • 2014 – 26,548 miles
  • 2013 – 21,416 miles
  • 2012 – 18,383 miles
  • 2011 – 88,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,306 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,306 miles (+5,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    610007274267
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass60,156 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    873424190967
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass56,373 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    622542261925
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass52,114 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    294263924492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail52,113 miles (+6,308)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,113 miles
    Test number
    283593709367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass45,805 miles (+811)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    877879671655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass44,994 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    827381537796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,390 miles (+3,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    357557244253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  9. Pass38,021 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    231142118382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,075 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,075 miles
    Test number
    925569716862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail36,032 miles (+4,053)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,032 miles
    Test number
    822062160087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass31,979 miles (+5,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    243297814499
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass26,548 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    309348534287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,416 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,416 miles
    Test number
    439454293159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,383 miles (-69,883)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,383 miles
    Test number
    966760642149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    198763331126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 UMT

Does LL08 UMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 UMT is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 UMT?
The MOT on LL08 UMT is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 UMT done?
LL08 UMT was recorded at 65,306 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Has LL08 UMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 UMT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 UMT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 UMT find?
LL08 UMT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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