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BMW 535

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LP08 GGFMOT history

LP08 GGF is a bronze diesel BMW 535 first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

LP08 GGF bronze BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
187,642 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GGF was last recorded at 187,642 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 7,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,517 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,125 miles
Average per year
13,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,642 miles
  • 2022 – 180,517 miles
  • 2021 – 167,209 miles
  • 2020 – 150,120 miles
  • 2019 – 141,719 miles
  • 2018 – 116,946 miles
  • 2017 – 87,578 miles
  • 2016 – 56,291 miles
  • 2015 – 52,842 miles
  • 2014 – 48,673 miles
  • 2013 – 43,192 miles
  • 2012 – 37,500 miles
  • 2011 – 31,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,642 miles
  • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Low Travel Reserve
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,642 miles (+7,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,642 miles
    Test number
    883296512635
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Low Travel Reserve
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass180,517 miles (+13,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,517 miles
    Test number
    510631331416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,209 miles (+17,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    167,209 miles
    Test number
    402899472492
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,120 miles (+8,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,120 miles
    Test number
    201435472756
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass141,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    504738037115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail141,719 miles (+24,773)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    719840874046
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,946 miles (+29,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    210027616241
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass87,578 miles (+31,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    590182616615
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass56,291 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,291 miles
    Test number
    603418749943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,842 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    507121105299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,673 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    555277994166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,192 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    667852293143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,500 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,500 miles
    Test number
    135658092128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    787732191131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GGF

Does LP08 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GGF expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GGF?
The MOT on LP08 GGF expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GGF done?
LP08 GGF was recorded at 187,642 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 13,257 miles a year.
Has LP08 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GGF has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LP08 GGF 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 GGF find?
LP08 GGF passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: parking brake lever low travel reserve; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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