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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 OTEMOT history

LR08 OTE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

LR08 OTE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
160,205 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OTE
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
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OTE was last recorded at 160,205 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2017: 75,721 miles, lower than 109,563 miles on 8 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,204 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,205 miles
  • 2022 – 150,106 miles
  • 2021 – 139,989 miles
  • 2020 – 131,309 miles
  • 2019 – 125,209 miles
  • 2018 – 117,837 miles
  • 2017 – 75,721 miles
  • 2016 – 99,136 miles
  • 2015 – 87,329 miles
  • 2014 – 73,740 miles
  • 2013 – 58,057 miles
  • 2012 – 46,177 miles
  • 2011 – 31,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,205 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,205 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,205 miles
    Test number
    285828483002
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail160,204 miles (+10,098)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,204 miles
    Test number
    257146692527
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass150,106 miles (+10,117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,106 miles
    Test number
    736422136938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass139,989 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,989 miles
    Test number
    773024440421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  5. Fail139,982 miles (+8,673)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,982 miles
    Test number
    747037799650
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass131,309 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,309 miles
    Test number
    273408896861
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  7. Pass125,209 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,209 miles
    Test number
    912704829080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    448354710363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail117,837 miles (+42,116)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    129576599371
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass75,721 miles (-33,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,721 miles
    Test number
    138200099451
    • AdvisoryAll alloy inner rims slight buckle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass109,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    179908572453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage & tread perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted.

  12. Fail109,563 miles (+10,427)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    556694776711
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage & tread perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted.

  13. Pass99,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    382794791202
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail99,136 miles (+11,807)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    307353381007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass87,329 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    599924965071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,740 miles (+15,683)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    469085844077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,057 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    847011833081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,054 miles (+11,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    229620833050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass46,177 miles (+14,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,177 miles
    Test number
    137180242057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    136227641075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OTE

Does LR08 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OTE expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OTE?
The MOT on LR08 OTE expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OTE done?
LR08 OTE was recorded at 160,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 10,588 miles a year.
Has LR08 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OTE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 OTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 OTE find?
LR08 OTE passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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