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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 TPYMOT history

LP08 TPY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LP08 TPY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,326 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 TPY
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
13 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 TPY was last recorded at 96,326 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,099 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,326 miles
  • 2025 – 95,099 miles
  • 2024 – 93,568 miles
  • 2023 – 91,457 miles
  • 2022 – 88,781 miles
  • 2021 – 86,483 miles
  • 2020 – 85,241 miles
  • 2019 – 81,386 miles
  • 2018 – 78,478 miles
  • 2017 – 74,452 miles
  • 2016 – 71,088 miles
  • 2015 – 66,530 miles
  • 2014 – 59,328 miles
  • 2013 – 42,355 miles
  • 2012 – 20,846 miles
  • 2011 – 16,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,326 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    794386477713
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,325 miles (+1,226)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    960151182962
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,099 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    962735998011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,568 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    175049742250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,457 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    994844169745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,781 miles
    Test number
    420695070113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,780 miles (+2,297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    803279650839
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,483 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    682188444843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    521978849047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,241 miles (+3,855)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    517815079401
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi in to caliper (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,386 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    711466096141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,478 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    388740089959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,452 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    933812410234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,088 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,088 miles
    Test number
    617117845721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,530 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    294118358580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,328 miles (+16,973)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,328 miles
    Test number
    959945204270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass42,355 miles (+21,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,355 miles
    Test number
    466508593165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,846 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,846 miles
    Test number
    965282022240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,071 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,071 miles
    Test number
    609453421248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in treads.

Questions about LP08 TPY

Does LP08 TPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 TPY is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 TPY?
The MOT on LP08 TPY is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 TPY done?
LP08 TPY was recorded at 96,326 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has LP08 TPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 TPY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 TPY 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 TPY find?
LP08 TPY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight weeping; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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