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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 DFUMOT history

LR08 DFU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

LR08 DFU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
145,829 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DFU
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DFU was last recorded at 145,829 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 3,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,856 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,973 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,829 miles
  • 2024 – 141,856 miles
  • 2023 – 135,310 miles
  • 2022 – 130,187 miles
  • 2021 – 127,943 miles
  • 2020 – 125,803 miles
  • 2019 – 123,852 miles
  • 2018 – 120,187 miles
  • 2017 – 116,413 miles
  • 2016 – 111,858 miles
  • 2015 – 107,868 miles
  • 2014 – 103,379 miles
  • 2013 – 89,401 miles
  • 2012 – 73,941 miles
  • 2011 – 58,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,829 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,829 miles (+3,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    642820623058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,856 miles (+6,546)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    435796568630
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test OOD parking permit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass135,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,310 miles
    Test number
    781098854422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,310 miles (+5,123)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,310 miles
    Test number
    863071148123
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17w run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake weak

  5. Pass130,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    383061218514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,187 miles (+2,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    856541236150
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass127,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,943 miles
    Test number
    226854109632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,943 miles (+2,140)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,943 miles
    Test number
    276963921274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass125,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,803 miles
    Test number
    102378323964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,803 miles (+1,951)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,803 miles
    Test number
    240372186661
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    495904213962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,852 miles (+3,665)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    177664200696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass120,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    429120219255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail120,187 miles (+3,774)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    321268883843
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    290114333604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail116,413 miles (+4,555)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    244072946862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass111,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    882667669332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,858 miles (+3,990)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    204598479903
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  19. Pass107,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    449307205116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,868 miles (+4,489)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    246817905132
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  21. Pass103,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    328254104193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail103,379 miles (+13,978)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    896732404111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,401 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,401 miles
    Test number
    665595283074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,386 miles (+15,445)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    939974983025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass73,941 miles (+15,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    746132482096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    176627861091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DFU

Does LR08 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DFU expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DFU?
The MOT on LR08 DFU expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DFU done?
LR08 DFU was recorded at 145,829 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has LR08 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DFU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 DFU 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 LR08 DFU find?
LR08 DFU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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