BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LO08 OUNMOT history
LO08 OUN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 221,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 221,138 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 OUN
- 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 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 OUN was last recorded at 221,138 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 12,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jun 2016: 12,984 miles, lower than 114,330 miles on 11 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,717 miles · 19 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,421 miles
- Average per year
- 11,145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 221,138 miles
- 2023 – 208,717 miles
- 2022 – 193,902 miles
- 2021 – 175,869 miles
- 2020 – 166,279 miles
- 2019 – 149,185 miles
- 2018 – 138,782 miles
- 2017 – 132,540 miles
- 2016 – 12,984 miles
- 2015 – 114,330 miles
- 2014 – 107,354 miles
- 2013 – 99,571 miles
- 2012 – 89,550 miles
- 2011 – 72,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,138 miles
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,138 miles (+12,421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 221,138 miles
- Test number
- 932005380448
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass208,717 miles (+14,815)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 208,717 miles
- Test number
- 699089039210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,902 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 193,902 miles
- Test number
- 627891653207
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,902 miles (+18,033)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,902 miles
- Test number
- 620814011229
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,869 miles (+9,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 175,869 miles
- Test number
- 380651742369
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,279 miles (+17,094)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 166,279 miles
- Test number
- 305031331030
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,185 miles (+10,403)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,185 miles
- Test number
- 289332375770
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,782 miles (+6,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,782 miles
- Test number
- 516358867252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,540 miles (+119,556)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 132,540 miles
- Test number
- 889173427490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,984 miles (-101,346)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 12,984 miles
- Test number
- 213885231320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,330 miles (+6,976)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 114,330 miles
- Test number
- 766111235138
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,354 miles (+7,783)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 107,354 miles
- Test number
- 179431444148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,571 miles (+10,021)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 99,571 miles
- Test number
- 209797533414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,550 miles (+17,043)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 89,550 miles
- Test number
- 448115442160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,507 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 72,507 miles
- Test number
- 995885841203
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,507 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,507 miles
- Test number
- 265015341229
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LO08 OUN
- Does LO08 OUN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 OUN expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 OUN?
- The MOT on LO08 OUN expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 OUN done?
- LO08 OUN was recorded at 221,138 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 11,145 miles a year.
- Has LO08 OUN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 OUN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO08 OUN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO08 OUN find?
- LO08 OUN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear; parking brake efficiency only just met. appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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