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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HLUMOT history

LR08 HLU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LR08 HLU grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,732 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HLU
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HLU was last recorded at 126,732 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,923 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,809 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,732 miles
  • 2024 – 121,923 miles
  • 2023 – 117,990 miles
  • 2022 – 111,759 miles
  • 2021 – 109,288 miles
  • 2019 – 104,671 miles
  • 2018 – 95,014 miles
  • 2017 – 87,801 miles
  • 2016 – 82,646 miles
  • 2015 – 74,149 miles
  • 2014 – 69,145 miles
  • 2013 – 64,074 miles
  • 2012 – 59,267 miles
  • 2011 – 54,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,732 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,732 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,732 miles
    Test number
    801162352022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,923 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,923 miles
    Test number
    877373034970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,990 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    936941360159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,759 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    275959398984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail111,758 miles (+2,470)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    344867131588
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,288 miles (+4,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    796770156486
    • 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. Pass104,671 miles (+9,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    121168991086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,014 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    433428506816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,801 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    218943886197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,646 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    352844743150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,149 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    186708295437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,145 miles (+5,071)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    406337694017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass64,074 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,074 miles
    Test number
    367873093051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    399924492052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,267 miles (+4,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    158654192447
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  16. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    465708501198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HLU

Does LR08 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HLU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HLU?
The MOT on LR08 HLU 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 LR08 HLU done?
LR08 HLU was recorded at 126,732 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has LR08 HLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HLU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 HLU 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 HLU find?
LR08 HLU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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