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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 ECJMOT history

LP08 ECJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

LP08 ECJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
173,614 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ECJ
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
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ECJ was last recorded at 173,614 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 9,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,583 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,031 miles
Average per year
9,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,614 miles
  • 2022 – 164,583 miles
  • 2021 – 158,748 miles
  • 2020 – 153,478 miles
  • 2019 – 145,070 miles
  • 2018 – 135,100 miles
  • 2017 – 120,752 miles
  • 2015 – 108,781 miles
  • 2014 – 97,703 miles
  • 2013 – 86,689 miles
  • 2012 – 76,525 miles
  • 2011 – 63,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,614 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,614 miles
    Test number
    894495752654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,583 miles (+5,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    164,583 miles
    Test number
    367259283449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass158,748 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,748 miles
    Test number
    293725160582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,742 miles (+5,264)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,742 miles
    Test number
    512098285840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    153,478 miles
    Test number
    606678901227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  6. Fail153,478 miles (+8,408)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,478 miles
    Test number
    992740517251
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  7. Pass145,070 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,070 miles
    Test number
    119449452748
    • 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))

  8. Fail144,999 miles (+9,899)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,999 miles
    Test number
    674613263033
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass135,100 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    863794527054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,096 miles (+14,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    286781882305
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass120,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    740847329475
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail120,752 miles (+11,971)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    879599037900
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,781 miles (+11,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    270918967234
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass97,703 miles (+11,014)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    478215594199
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass86,689 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    476700993117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,543 miles (+10,018)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    227693783102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,525 miles (+13,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,525 miles
    Test number
    975825692133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    709812591154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ECJ

Does LP08 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 ECJ expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ECJ?
The MOT on LP08 ECJ expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 ECJ done?
LP08 ECJ was recorded at 173,614 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 9,233 miles a year.
Has LP08 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ECJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 ECJ 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 LP08 ECJ find?
LP08 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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