
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Pass84,645 miles (+15,570)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,645 miles
- Test number
- 739530012297
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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