BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 WFAMOT history
LR08 WFA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,245 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 112,245 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 WFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 WFA was last recorded at 112,245 miles on 19 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jul 2016: 108,943 miles, lower than 110,165 miles on 30 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,447 miles · 25 Oct 2019
- Average per year
- 3,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 112,245 miles
- 2019 – 166,447 miles
- 2018 – 154,766 miles
- 2017 – 145,006 miles
- 2016 – 108,943 miles
- 2015 – 110,165 miles
- 2014 – 97,804 miles
- 2013 – 88,318 miles
- 2012 – 80,590 miles
- 2011 – 70,505 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,245 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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, 2019–2020
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,245 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,245 miles
- Test number
- 158433585037
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass291,240 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 291,240 km
- Test number
- 319623188476
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,447 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 166,447 miles
- Test number
- 960095176409
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,447 miles (+11,681)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,447 miles
- Test number
- 907810054604
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 154,766 miles
- Test number
- 150770187648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,766 miles (+9,760)7 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,766 miles
- Test number
- 572765938240
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass145,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 145,006 miles
- Test number
- 387002872942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,005 miles (+36,062)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,005 miles
- Test number
- 970297913995
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass108,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 108,943 miles
- Test number
- 702960275404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,943 miles (-1,222)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,943 miles
- Test number
- 787111986228
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass110,165 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,165 miles
- Test number
- 779701315286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,139 miles (+12,335)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,139 miles
- Test number
- 545080115218
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,804 miles (+9,486)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,804 miles
- Test number
- 128286304220
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,318 miles4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,318 miles
- Test number
- 867642493131
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner
- NoteNearside rear disc corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner
- NoteOffside rear disc corroded
Fail88,318 miles (+7,728)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,318 miles
- Test number
- 228312893110
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner
- NoteNearside rear disc corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner
- NoteOffside rear disc corroded
Pass80,590 miles (+10,085)6 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 80,590 miles
- Test number
- 666443652189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth wipers smear screen
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner
Pass70,505 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,505 miles
- Test number
- 908916541111
- NoteEmissions levels too low to register on the diesel smoke meter
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
Questions about LR08 WFA
- Does LR08 WFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 WFA expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 WFA?
- The MOT on LR08 WFA expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 WFA done?
- LR08 WFA was recorded at 112,245 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
- Has LR08 WFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 WFA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on LR08 WFA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 WFA find?
- LR08 WFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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