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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T8 FLLMOT history

T8 FLL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 201,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,299 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 FLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 FLL was last recorded at 201,299 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,251 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
10,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,299 miles
  • 2024 – 198,683 miles
  • 2023 – 196,427 miles
  • 2022 – 193,007 miles
  • 2021 – 190,101 miles
  • 2020 – 187,702 miles
  • 2019 – 184,749 miles
  • 2018 – 181,770 miles
  • 2017 – 174,198 miles
  • 2016 – 162,705 miles
  • 2015 – 141,344 miles
  • 2014 – 122,361 miles
  • 2013 – 102,735 miles
  • 2012 – 80,239 miles
  • 2011 – 53,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,299 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,299 miles
    Test number
    408484117317
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail201,251 miles (+2,568)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,251 miles
    Test number
    895396365518
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass198,683 miles (+2,256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    198,683 miles
    Test number
    515464685778
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass196,427 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,427 miles
    Test number
    137061545707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass193,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,007 miles
    Test number
    769156885207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail193,007 miles (+2,906)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,007 miles
    Test number
    720155886727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass190,101 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,101 miles
    Test number
    820215816566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,702 miles (+2,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,702 miles
    Test number
    483366966328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass184,749 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,749 miles
    Test number
    464208697167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass181,770 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    181,770 miles
    Test number
    572637736143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass174,198 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,198 miles
    Test number
    272524796561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,193 miles (+11,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,193 miles
    Test number
    943640838588
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass162,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    162,705 miles
    Test number
    723675572901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail162,705 miles (+21,361)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,705 miles
    Test number
    795545202980
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has nail punchaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass141,344 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    326570625031
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail141,344 miles (+18,983)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    415310225005
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass122,361 miles (+19,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,361 miles
    Test number
    149716814096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass102,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    258563203068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,735 miles (+22,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    797653803057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass80,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    926737412032
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail80,237 miles (+26,904)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    179877412004
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass53,333 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    677187111054
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T8 FLL

Does T8 FLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FLL is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 FLL?
The MOT on T8 FLL is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 FLL done?
T8 FLL was recorded at 201,299 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 10,023 miles a year.
Has T8 FLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 FLL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 FLL 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 T8 FLL find?
T8 FLL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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