
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LO08 OHKMOT history
LO08 OHK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 198,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 198,375 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 OHK
- 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
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 OHK was last recorded at 198,375 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 7,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Aug 2016: 146,616 miles, lower than 149,013 miles on 20 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,317 miles · 5 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,058 miles
- Average per year
- 8,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 198,375 miles
- 2021 – 191,317 miles
- 2020 – 180,584 miles
- 2019 – 163,657 miles
- 2018 – 158,540 miles
- 2017 – 151,052 miles
- 2016 – 146,616 miles
- 2015 – 149,013 miles
- 2013 – 147,196 miles
- 2012 – 135,338 miles
- 2011 – 105,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to registerRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
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.
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,375 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 198,375 miles
- Test number
- 999169617261
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Fail198,375 miles (+7,058)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,375 miles
- Test number
- 585406993173
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass191,317 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 191,317 miles
- Test number
- 836529601804
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail191,317 miles (+10,733)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,317 miles
- Test number
- 586004761263
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass180,584 miles (+16,927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 180,584 miles
- Test number
- 488297760850
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass163,657 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 163,657 miles
- Test number
- 894788291017
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail163,657 miles (+5,117)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,657 miles
- Test number
- 101651716040
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass158,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 158,540 miles
- Test number
- 619569506399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,540 miles (+7,488)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,540 miles
- Test number
- 633324664883
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass151,052 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 151,052 miles
- Test number
- 919694243412
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail151,052 miles (+4,436)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,052 miles
- Test number
- 502576581126
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass146,616 miles (-2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 146,616 miles
- Test number
- 470202967638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,013 miles (+1,817)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 149,013 miles
- Test number
- 906311405285
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass147,196 miles (+11,858)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 147,196 miles
- Test number
- 916616273140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,338 miles (+297)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 135,338 miles
- Test number
- 229838182157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,041 miles (+29,207)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,041 miles
- Test number
- 169461882113
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass105,834 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,834 miles
- Test number
- 249481481441
- NoteAdvise chips in windscreen
- NoteAdvise o/s/f fog lamp loose inside bumper
- NoteAdvise smoke level so low does not register
Questions about LO08 OHK
- Does LO08 OHK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 OHK expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 OHK?
- The MOT on LO08 OHK expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 OHK done?
- LO08 OHK was recorded at 198,375 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 8,344 miles a year.
- Has LO08 OHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 OHK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO08 OHK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO08 OHK find?
- LO08 OHK passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: emissions too low to register; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.
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