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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 LGXMOT history

LO08 LGX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LO08 LGX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,168 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 LGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 LGX was last recorded at 133,168 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,775 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,393 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,168 miles
  • 2025 – 125,775 miles
  • 2024 – 120,325 miles
  • 2023 – 115,215 miles
  • 2022 – 109,990 miles
  • 2021 – 103,883 miles
  • 2020 – 101,254 miles
  • 2019 – 94,253 miles
  • 2018 – 79,447 miles
  • 2017 – 66,631 miles
  • 2016 – 61,396 miles
  • 2015 – 54,087 miles
  • 2014 – 46,685 miles
  • 2013 – 39,819 miles
  • 2012 – 33,243 miles
  • 2011 – 24,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,168 miles
    Test number
    887108904799
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,168 miles (+7,393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,168 miles
    Test number
    113485810469
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,775 miles (+5,450)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    874919523680
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,325 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    333614883818
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,215 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    304336809699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,990 miles (+6,107)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    719969194786
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Slightly Deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryStone Chip On Windscreen.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted. Unable to Inspect Testable Items.

  7. Pass103,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    318009478549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,883 miles (+2,629)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    743709400907
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,254 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    537370781247
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads down to 2-3 mm , look to new pads in around April 21 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,253 miles (+14,806)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    775636081726
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,447 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    402854799567
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail79,355 miles (+12,724)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    103357637827
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass66,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    459890237452
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryAdvise Front tyres are wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyres

  14. Fail66,631 miles (+5,235)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    457785556914
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryAdvise Front tyres are wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyres

  15. Pass61,396 miles (+7,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    321402586599
    • 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)

  16. Pass54,087 miles (+7,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    263556594959
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  17. Pass46,685 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    627348664275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,819 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    385996093226
    • 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)

  19. Pass33,243 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,243 miles
    Test number
    276107152245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    245215991185
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LO08 LGX

Does LO08 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 LGX is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 LGX?
The MOT on LO08 LGX is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 LGX done?
LO08 LGX was recorded at 133,168 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has LO08 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 LGX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 LGX 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 LO08 LGX find?
LO08 LGX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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