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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 HNCMOT history

LP08 HNC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LP08 HNC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,342 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 HNC was last recorded at 148,342 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,341 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,342 miles
  • 2025 – 143,571 miles
  • 2023 – 138,426 miles
  • 2022 – 133,761 miles
  • 2021 – 127,941 miles
  • 2020 – 122,961 miles
  • 2019 – 114,494 miles
  • 2018 – 108,607 miles
  • 2017 – 97,812 miles
  • 2016 – 88,850 miles
  • 2015 – 78,121 miles
  • 2014 – 64,710 miles
  • 2013 – 51,274 miles
  • 2012 – 41,144 miles
  • 2011 – 28,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,342 miles
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,342 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,342 miles
    Test number
    874878589192
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,341 miles (+4,770)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,341 miles
    Test number
    839876354056
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,571 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,571 miles
    Test number
    867137939863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear control arm ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,569 miles (+5,143)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,569 miles
    Test number
    166852973160
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components

  5. Pass138,426 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    135322557357
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,761 miles (+5,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,761 miles
    Test number
    888498820382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass127,941 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,941 miles
    Test number
    944045030025
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm inner bushes perishing and de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn/wearing on edges

  8. Fail127,941 miles (+4,980)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,941 miles
    Test number
    873960103526
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm inner bushes perishing and de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn/wearing on edges

  9. Pass122,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    600556595902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,961 miles (+8,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    382655636518
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass114,494 miles (+5,887)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    958707925152
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    435289431496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail108,607 miles (+10,795)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    409273813933
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,812 miles (+8,962)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    372417727309
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses to calipers (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges heavily
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements, adjustment or repair may be required

  15. Pass88,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    800330558024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,850 miles (+10,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    816699816264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass78,121 miles (+13,411)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,121 miles
    Test number
    927883535134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,710 miles (+13,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    968156924123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass51,274 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    858854343110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,069 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    636181343157
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  21. Pass51,069 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    256091343478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,144 miles (+12,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    256207332134
    • NoteN/s front tyre bald on outer edge in places (raised tread)
    • NoteO/s front tyre starting to wear low in places on inner edge (raised tread)

  23. Pass28,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,984 miles
    Test number
    876562351144
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Questions about LP08 HNC

Does LP08 HNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 HNC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HNC?
The MOT on LP08 HNC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 HNC done?
LP08 HNC was recorded at 148,342 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 7,944 miles a year.
Has LP08 HNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HNC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 HNC 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 HNC find?
LP08 HNC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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