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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 GHAMOT history

LP08 GHA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

LP08 GHA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
151,696 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GHA
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
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GHA was last recorded at 151,696 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 2,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,381 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,315 miles
Average per year
10,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,696 miles
  • 2022 – 149,381 miles
  • 2021 – 140,563 miles
  • 2020 – 131,000 miles
  • 2019 – 122,742 miles
  • 2018 – 113,686 miles
  • 2017 – 105,444 miles
  • 2016 – 87,031 miles
  • 2015 – 72,178 miles
  • 2014 – 60,433 miles
  • 2013 – 48,324 miles
  • 2012 – 39,963 miles
  • 2011 – 25,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,696 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint transverse balljoint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,696 miles (+2,315)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,696 miles
    Test number
    730310885548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass149,381 miles (+8,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    999354689406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,563 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    825664073818
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail140,500 miles (+9,500)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,500 miles
    Test number
    223179407274
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass131,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    226899143376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,000 miles (+8,258)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    796564245680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,742 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,742 miles
    Test number
    981951192861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,686 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,686 miles
    Test number
    486640060664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,444 miles (+18,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    447055053999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,031 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,031 miles
    Test number
    938395270358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,924 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    507551047682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint transverse balljoint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail83,921 miles (+11,743)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    815237303879
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint transverse balljoint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,178 miles (+11,745)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    379117505147
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass60,433 miles (+181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    285261904456
    • NoteN/s/r tyre misshaped

  15. Fail60,252 miles (+11,928)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,252 miles
    Test number
    405484494011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre misshaped

  16. Pass48,324 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    545748603103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,963 miles (+14,490)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    636281102270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,473 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,473 miles
    Test number
    309226481478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,068 miles
    Test number
    358630081194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LP08 GHA

Does LP08 GHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GHA expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GHA?
The MOT on LP08 GHA expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GHA done?
LP08 GHA was recorded at 151,696 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 10,062 miles a year.
Has LP08 GHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GHA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 GHA 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 GHA find?
LP08 GHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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