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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 GOAMOT history

LP08 GOA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LP08 GOA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,102 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GOA
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
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GOA was last recorded at 135,102 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,058 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,044 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,102 miles
  • 2025 – 128,058 miles
  • 2024 – 121,480 miles
  • 2023 – 112,332 miles
  • 2022 – 102,044 miles
  • 2021 – 97,830 miles
  • 2020 – 94,871 miles
  • 2019 – 87,995 miles
  • 2018 – 72,494 miles
  • 2017 – 72,077 miles
  • 2016 – 71,676 miles
  • 2015 – 69,031 miles
  • 2014 – 64,712 miles
  • 2013 – 61,648 miles
  • 2012 – 56,680 miles
  • 2011 – 43,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside washer jet weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    444500594517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,097 miles (+7,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    639644583088
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,058 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    494394386462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,480 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,480 miles
    Test number
    686720206470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet weak.
    • AdvisoryJust passed emissions test is 0.49 limit below 0.53
  5. Fail121,355 miles (+9,023)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    478927466216
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit should be below 0.53 is at 0.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet weak.
  6. Pass112,332 miles (+10,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    915355070793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,044 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    330523716970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,830 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    122219934535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,871 miles (+6,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    130473217307
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet not working
  10. Pass87,995 miles (+15,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    977973626433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    892787426038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,494 miles (+417)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    788263281533
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass72,077 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    340345112340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,676 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    570935597488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,031 miles (+4,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    349346505454
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass64,712 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    668182604285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    635022613277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass61,648 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    837462913258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,680 miles (+12,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    826009302291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    598222901297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GOA

Does LP08 GOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GOA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GOA?
The MOT on LP08 GOA is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GOA done?
LP08 GOA was recorded at 135,102 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has LP08 GOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GOA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GOA 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 GOA find?
LP08 GOA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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