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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 MSXMOT history

LP08 MSX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LP08 MSX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,137 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MSX was last recorded at 173,137 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 10,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,696 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,441 miles
Average per year
4,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,137 miles
  • 2024 – 162,696 miles
  • 2023 – 160,477 miles
  • 2022 – 158,031 miles
  • 2021 – 152,526 miles
  • 2019 – 149,683 miles
  • 2018 – 137,540 miles
  • 2017 – 132,300 miles
  • 2016 – 129,618 miles
  • 2015 – 122,873 miles
  • 2014 – 118,281 miles
  • 2013 – 115,404 miles
  • 2012 – 112,269 miles
  • 2011 – 107,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,137 miles
    Test number
    981434376137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,128 miles (+10,432)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,128 miles
    Test number
    986816732099
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,696 miles (+2,219)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,696 miles
    Test number
    473604231501
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    746627130109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,477 miles (+2,446)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    804398268233
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,031 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,031 miles
    Test number
    570875294780
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated sign on screen (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder try limitation

  7. Pass152,526 miles (+2,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,526 miles
    Test number
    711914267077
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,683 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,683 miles
    Test number
    712817191407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail149,634 miles (+12,094)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,634 miles
    Test number
    659123455431
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,540 miles
    Test number
    477941869672
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre lamp lit

  11. Fail137,540 miles (+5,240)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,540 miles
    Test number
    145569169318
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre lamp lit

  12. Pass132,300 miles (+2,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,300 miles
    Test number
    375386065539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass129,618 miles (+6,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,618 miles
    Test number
    465827239459
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and covers fitted under car.

  14. Pass122,873 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,873 miles
    Test number
    304099948383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass118,281 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    426457964254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass115,404 miles (+3,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,404 miles
    Test number
    307337273443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass112,269 miles (+4,562)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,269 miles
    Test number
    428608772279
    • 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

  18. Pass107,707 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    789009091135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePetrol flap release catch faulty

Questions about LP08 MSX

Does LP08 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 MSX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MSX?
The MOT on LP08 MSX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 MSX done?
LP08 MSX was recorded at 173,137 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,569 miles a year.
Has LP08 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MSX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 MSX 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 MSX find?
LP08 MSX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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