BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc
LR08 HBDMOT history
LR08 HBD is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 2 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 185,436 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HBD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HBD was last recorded at 185,436 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 11,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,892 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,544 miles
- Average per year
- 8,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,436 miles
- 2025 – 173,892 miles
- 2024 – 161,847 miles
- 2023 – 147,935 miles
- 2022 – 139,153 miles
- 2021 – 130,514 miles
- 2020 – 124,124 miles
- 2019 – 117,414 miles
- 2018 – 110,656 miles
- 2017 – 103,740 miles
- 2016 – 96,032 miles
- 2015 – 85,152 miles
- 2014 – 78,436 miles
- 2013 – 68,732 miles
- 2012 – 60,972 miles
- 2011 – 52,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside play / knocking in steering rack operation.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,436 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 185,436 miles
- Test number
- 881551357384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside play / knocking in steering rack operation.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail185,436 miles (+11,544)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,436 miles
- Test number
- 796329211013
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside play / knocking in steering rack operation.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,892 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 173,892 miles
- Test number
- 169547938141
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail173,892 miles (+12,045)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,892 miles
- Test number
- 715179311702
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre fitted inside - out
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass161,847 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 161,847 miles
- Test number
- 977542512460
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,845 miles (+13,910)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,845 miles
- Test number
- 155603408332
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,935 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,935 miles
- Test number
- 350275738938
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail143,872 miles (+4,719)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,872 miles
- Test number
- 452294283911
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass139,153 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 139,153 miles
- Test number
- 638599895264
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail139,153 miles (+8,639)1 dangerous3 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,153 miles
- Test number
- 984276749462
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass130,514 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 130,514 miles
- Test number
- 110790887162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
Fail130,514 miles (+6,390)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,514 miles
- Test number
- 627511671798
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
Pass124,124 miles (+6,710)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 124,124 miles
- Test number
- 363603044421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,414 miles (+6,758)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 117,414 miles
- Test number
- 875809497139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,656 miles
- Test number
- 475200801135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,656 miles (+6,916)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,656 miles
- Test number
- 504359401609
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,740 miles
- Test number
- 315664263976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,740 miles (+7,708)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,740 miles
- Test number
- 963906448380
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass96,032 miles (+10,880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,032 miles
- Test number
- 440641602155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Pass85,152 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,152 miles
- Test number
- 526040975105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,436 miles (+9,704)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 78,436 miles
- Test number
- 686942584154
- NoteN/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Pass68,732 miles (+7,760)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,732 miles
- Test number
- 698000483154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,972 miles (+8,773)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 60,972 miles
- Test number
- 748003072047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,199 miles
- Test number
- 709354881083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HBD
- Does LR08 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HBD is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HBD?
- The MOT on LR08 HBD is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 HBD done?
- LR08 HBD was recorded at 185,436 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,751 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HBD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HBD 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 HBD find?
- LR08 HBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside play / knocking in steering rack operation., and 3 more.
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