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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MSOMOT history

LR08 MSO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
160,758 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MSO was last recorded at 160,758 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 7,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,414 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,344 miles
Average per year
10,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,758 miles
  • 2021 – 153,414 miles
  • 2020 – 146,982 miles
  • 2019 – 136,337 miles
  • 2018 – 126,703 miles
  • 2017 – 115,369 miles
  • 2016 – 103,232 miles
  • 2015 – 94,269 miles
  • 2014 – 82,364 miles
  • 2013 – 70,862 miles
  • 2012 – 57,858 miles
  • 2011 – 39,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,758 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil level over maximum on dipstick
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,758 miles (+7,344)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,758 miles
    Test number
    923255855857
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level over maximum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  2. Pass153,414 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,414 miles
    Test number
    613959299452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,982 miles (+10,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,982 miles
    Test number
    161082535445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,337 miles (+9,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,337 miles
    Test number
    983591149089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass126,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    289987100895
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges
  6. Fail126,703 miles (+11,334)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    414651128121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges
  7. Pass115,369 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    482128629860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    176980902615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,232 miles (+8,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    896923576337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  10. Pass94,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    936091365055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,269 miles (+11,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    885351265041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass82,364 miles (+11,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,364 miles
    Test number
    245907254046
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass70,862 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    585190463052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail70,861 miles (+13,003)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    425249453026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass57,858 miles (+18,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    187876262458
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  16. Pass39,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,736 miles
    Test number
    137176851009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MSO

Does LR08 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MSO expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MSO?
The MOT on LR08 MSO expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MSO done?
LR08 MSO was recorded at 160,758 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 10,669 miles a year.
Has LR08 MSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MSO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LR08 MSO 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 MSO find?
LR08 MSO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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