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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LR08 HZUMOT history

LR08 HZU is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 171,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LR08 HZU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,305 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HZU was last recorded at 171,305 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
165,389 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,916 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,305 miles
  • 2024 – 165,389 miles
  • 2023 – 160,557 miles
  • 2022 – 154,769 miles
  • 2021 – 147,957 miles
  • 2020 – 139,834 miles
  • 2019 – 121,006 miles
  • 2018 – 118,181 miles
  • 2017 – 115,823 miles
  • 2015 – 111,313 miles
  • 2014 – 109,412 miles
  • 2013 – 105,488 miles
  • 2012 – 103,349 miles
  • 2011 – 80,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • EML Illuminated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,305 miles (+5,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,305 miles
    Test number
    733849648172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,389 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,389 miles
    Test number
    991994585074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,557 miles (+5,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,557 miles
    Test number
    469027606149
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 30 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,769 miles (+6,812)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,769 miles
    Test number
    507363222466
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiecy only just met

  5. Pass147,957 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,957 miles
    Test number
    188865295639
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met

  6. Fail147,956 miles (+8,122)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,956 miles
    Test number
    163149029636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met

  7. Pass139,834 miles (+18,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,834 miles
    Test number
    186447935827
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met

  8. Pass121,006 miles (+2,825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    652403342274
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met

  9. Pass118,181 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    105104829134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass115,823 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    133910294091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass111,313 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,313 miles
    Test number
    457704208368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,412 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    315922344418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,488 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,488 miles
    Test number
    918916063104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,349 miles (+22,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    197225192028
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEmissions not detected

  15. Pass80,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    205045391063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HZU

Does LR08 HZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HZU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HZU?
The MOT on LR08 HZU is valid until 24 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 HZU done?
LR08 HZU was recorded at 171,305 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has LR08 HZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HZU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 HZU 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 HZU find?
LR08 HZU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 r19; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295 30 r19; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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