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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 UFEMOT history

LP08 UFE is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

LP08 UFE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
167,640 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 UFE
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
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 UFE was last recorded at 167,640 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 7,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2019: 132,817 miles, lower than 136,386 miles on 8 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,113 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,527 miles
Average per year
8,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,640 miles
  • 2023 – 160,113 miles
  • 2022 – 151,839 miles
  • 2021 – 143,445 miles
  • 2020 – 138,917 miles
  • 2019 – 132,817 miles
  • 2018 – 136,386 miles
  • 2017 – 119,442 miles
  • 2016 – 113,516 miles
  • 2015 – 105,668 miles
  • 2014 – 95,724 miles
  • 2013 – 86,046 miles
  • 2012 – 74,011 miles
  • 2011 – 59,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,640 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,640 miles
    Test number
    921723580519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,640 miles (+7,527)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,640 miles
    Test number
    762846461541
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass160,113 miles (+8,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,113 miles
    Test number
    102647340735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass151,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    432695728880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail151,839 miles (+8,394)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    750109892261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass143,445 miles (+4,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,445 miles
    Test number
    776849016349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass138,917 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,917 miles
    Test number
    461497062210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,817 miles (-3,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    402288908852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,386 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,386 miles
    Test number
    727002978314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,384 miles (+16,942)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    729997011575
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass119,442 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    372679839130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,516 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    479547541305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,668 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    747269305254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail105,665 miles (+9,941)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    698758505229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass95,724 miles (+9,678)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    379854004479
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass86,046 miles (+12,035)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    338592613440
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass74,011 miles (+14,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    168397812229
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass59,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    749746011276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 UFE

Does LP08 UFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 UFE expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 UFE?
The MOT on LP08 UFE expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 UFE done?
LP08 UFE was recorded at 167,640 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 8,408 miles a year.
Has LP08 UFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 UFE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 UFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 UFE find?
LP08 UFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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