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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HYUMOT history

LR08 HYU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LR08 HYU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,064 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HYU
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
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HYU was last recorded at 116,064 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,064 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,064 miles
  • 2025 – 111,552 miles
  • 2024 – 106,807 miles
  • 2023 – 102,561 miles
  • 2022 – 97,866 miles
  • 2021 – 90,753 miles
  • 2020 – 86,789 miles
  • 2019 – 81,942 miles
  • 2018 – 74,422 miles
  • 2017 – 68,765 miles
  • 2016 – 64,808 miles
  • 2015 – 60,947 miles
  • 2014 – 52,284 miles
  • 2013 – 44,185 miles
  • 2012 – 32,571 miles
  • 2011 – 21,498 miles
  • 2010 – 10,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,064 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,064 miles
    Test number
    123822998727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,064 miles (+4,512)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,064 miles
    Test number
    133087027340
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass111,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    742412650256
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail111,552 miles (+4,745)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    664657802754
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,807 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    697635589949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,561 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,561 miles
    Test number
    370747034078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,866 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    972775965360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    734930275150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,753 miles (+3,964)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    783439798259
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass86,789 miles (+4,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    947711859546
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid hanger req welding (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass81,942 miles (+7,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    462077388333
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass74,422 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    167690101582
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Fail74,311 miles (+5,546)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    674454905802
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass68,765 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    859929290320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,808 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    999829724524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,947 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    558339255195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,284 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,284 miles
    Test number
    235084374154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,185 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    148962643272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,171 miles (+11,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    638170743234
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  20. Pass32,571 miles (+11,073)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    789155502226
    • NoteBoth front tyres balding on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass21,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    628284931263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,498 miles (+10,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    966104031202
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  23. Pass10,712 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,712 miles
    Test number
    671271870214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,687 miles
    Test number
    562791630281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HYU

Does LR08 HYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HYU is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HYU?
The MOT on LR08 HYU is valid until 25 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 HYU done?
LR08 HYU was recorded at 116,064 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,647 miles a year.
Has LR08 HYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HYU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HYU 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 HYU find?
LR08 HYU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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