
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass153,414 miles (+6,432)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 153,414 miles
- Test number
- 613959299452
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
Pass115,369 miles (+12,137)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,369 miles
- Test number
- 482128629860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,232 miles
- Test number
- 176980902615
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass94,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,269 miles
- Test number
- 936091365055
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass57,858 miles (+18,122)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 187876262458
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
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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