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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HZXMOT history

LR08 HZX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

LR08 HZX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
167,145 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HZX
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HZX was last recorded at 167,145 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,819 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
8,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,145 miles
  • 2023 – 163,819 miles
  • 2022 – 160,253 miles
  • 2021 – 154,722 miles
  • 2020 – 149,427 miles
  • 2019 – 144,822 miles
  • 2018 – 134,967 miles
  • 2017 – 126,155 miles
  • 2016 – 115,905 miles
  • 2015 – 107,543 miles
  • 2014 – 99,329 miles
  • 2013 – 93,355 miles
  • 2012 – 74,723 miles
  • 2011 – 56,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,145 miles (+3,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,145 miles
    Test number
    980504739560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass163,819 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    956565247245
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail163,819 miles (+3,566)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    215769603463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass160,253 miles (+5,531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,253 miles
    Test number
    197497969751
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Angel eyes not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass154,722 miles (+5,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,722 miles
    Test number
    293820827698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass149,427 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,427 miles
    Test number
    208093453183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,822 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    411847175075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    534202596653
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted.
  9. Fail134,967 miles (+8,812)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    148045357771
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted.
  10. Pass126,155 miles (+10,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    215794744182
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass115,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    373858158202
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre cracking in tread
  12. Fail115,905 miles (+8,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    440511659449
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre cracking in tread
  13. Pass107,543 miles (+8,214)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    249032825456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,329 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    418570994054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,355 miles (+18,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    816992073072
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
  16. Pass74,723 miles (+302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    819833092034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass74,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,421 miles
    Test number
    116564972009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail74,421 miles (+17,957)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,421 miles
    Test number
    508732572069
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass56,464 miles (+1,969)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    167821761498
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
  20. Fail54,495 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    898516941056
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 HZX

Does LR08 HZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HZX expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HZX?
The MOT on LR08 HZX expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HZX done?
LR08 HZX was recorded at 167,145 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 8,468 miles a year.
Has LR08 HZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HZX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HZX 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 HZX find?
LR08 HZX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 2 more.

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