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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 HMHMOT history

LP08 HMH is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LP08 HMH black 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 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
129,033 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 HMH was last recorded at 129,033 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,674 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
6,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,033 miles
  • 2024 – 126,674 miles
  • 2023 – 122,062 miles
  • 2022 – 118,871 miles
  • 2021 – 112,116 miles
  • 2020 – 106,685 miles
  • 2019 – 100,097 miles
  • 2018 – 92,471 miles
  • 2017 – 83,470 miles
  • 2016 – 72,079 miles
  • 2015 – 62,779 miles
  • 2014 – 53,964 miles
  • 2013 – 47,222 miles
  • 2012 – 41,378 miles
  • 2011 – 34,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,033 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    260220679684
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail129,033 miles (+2,359)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    428354110763
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass126,674 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    132471008686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,062 miles (+3,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    844839169185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass118,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,871 miles
    Test number
    116926680409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray Has Misting Of Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail118,871 miles (+6,755)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,871 miles
    Test number
    438778956289
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray Has Misting Of Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass112,116 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    813367739782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,114 miles (+5,429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    734932260222
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    652548143806
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail106,685 miles (+6,588)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    848495339850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,097 miles (+7,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    562139345950
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass92,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,471 miles
    Test number
    703946138975
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail92,471 miles (+9,001)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,471 miles
    Test number
    458158192027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass83,470 miles (+11,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    923571069482
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  15. Pass72,079 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    795465389521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    218926295174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,779 miles (+8,815)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    449366695176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  18. Pass53,964 miles (+6,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,964 miles
    Test number
    465579994194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass47,222 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    438695303249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,378 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    155428622245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    865075411272
    • NoteFront wipers streak n/s rear road wheel slight flat spot on inner edge both rear tyres close to legal limit

Questions about LP08 HMH

Does LP08 HMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 HMH expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HMH?
The MOT on LP08 HMH expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 HMH done?
LP08 HMH was recorded at 129,033 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,720 miles a year.
Has LP08 HMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HMH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 HMH 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 HMH find?
LP08 HMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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