BMW logo

BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 PGVMOT history

LR08 PGV is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 332,677 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

LR08 PGV black 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 14 Jun 2025
Mileage
332,677 km
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
18,607 km
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 PGV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PGV was last recorded at 332,677 km on 7 Jun 2024, 74,020 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
258,657 km · 15 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
74,020 km
Average per year
18,607 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 332,677 km
  • 2020 – 258,657 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass332,677 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass332,677 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    332,677 km
    Test number
    947255327305
    • 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))
  2. Pass193,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    193,979 miles
    Test number
    127074193239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail193,979 miles (+11,428)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,979 miles
    Test number
    385791166594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass182,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    432962155171
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail182,551 miles (+10,637)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    535740782164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass171,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,914 miles
    Test number
    801413353512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
  7. Pass258,657 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    258,657 km
    Test number
    635042481638
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass154,073 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    106328590981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass146,991 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,991 miles
    Test number
    744483722849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,820 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    147409470475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,780 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    576914477675
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass130,699 miles (+5,257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,699 miles
    Test number
    486805835177
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass125,442 miles (+8,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,442 miles
    Test number
    598432034170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass117,078 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    248651233448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,173 miles (+13,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    178782282425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass94,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,922 miles
    Test number
    257946261068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,922 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,922 miles
    Test number
    865486661011
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 PGV

Does LR08 PGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PGV expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PGV?
The MOT on LR08 PGV expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PGV done?
LR08 PGV was recorded at 332,677 km at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 18,607 km a year.
Has LR08 PGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PGV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 PGV 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 PGV find?
LR08 PGV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all LR08P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.