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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 YHGMOT history

LO08 YHG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 300,497 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

LO08 YHG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
300,497 km
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,489 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 YHG was last recorded at 300,497 km on 15 Aug 2024, 18,302 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2017: 133,890 miles, lower than 200,456 miles on 11 Aug 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,195 km · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
18,302 km
Average per year
12,489 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 300,497 km
  • 2023 – 282,195 km
  • 2022 – 268,441 km
  • 2021 – 257,103 km
  • 2020 – 247,196 km
  • 2019 – 238,973 km
  • 2016 – 200,452 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,497 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,497 km (+18,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    300,497 km
    Test number
    733793799973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass282,195 km (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    282,195 km
    Test number
    193120868954
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail282,191 km (+13,750)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,191 km
    Test number
    869636736066
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass268,441 km (+11,338)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    268,441 km
    Test number
    562336115262
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass257,103 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    257,103 km
    Test number
    814170880869
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail257,103 km (+9,907)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,103 km
    Test number
    762440153668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass247,196 km (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    247,196 km
    Test number
    129642882949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail247,176 km (+8,203)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,176 km
    Test number
    300439855133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass238,973 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    238,973 km
    Test number
    696113441731
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  10. Pass225,759 miles (+91,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    225,759 miles
    Test number
    395827038100
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass133,890 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    236048929564
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail133,890 miles (-66,566)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    411092589964
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  13. Pass200,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    200,456 miles
    Test number
    401240763630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService is over due
  14. Fail200,452 km1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,452 km
    Test number
    901829729058
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService is over due
  15. Pass187,813 miles (+16,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    187,813 miles
    Test number
    854270584515
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass171,702 miles (+77,499)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    171,702 miles
    Test number
    336804344469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass94,203 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    268514033295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail94,203 miles (+9,558)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    675824733241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail84,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    728750612208
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass84,645 miles (+15,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    739530012297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    168158811294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 YHG

Does LO08 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 YHG expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YHG?
The MOT on LO08 YHG expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 YHG done?
LO08 YHG was recorded at 300,497 km at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 12,489 km a year.
Has LO08 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YHG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 YHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 YHG find?
LO08 YHG passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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