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FH08TSU
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FH08TSU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Aug 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,178 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 185,891 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,560 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the edges and inner side wall close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- fuel pipe at filter out let slightly damp did not leak during test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the edges and inner side wall close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,108 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Stone Chips Front Screen.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Stone Chips Front Screen.
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 162,866 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking noise from steering rack
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,427 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,123 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak at engine
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,718 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- zero emission reading
- oil leak at engine
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,672 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components
- Child seats fitted not allowing proper inspection of adult belts
- Both rear drive shaft outer joints/couplings leaking grease
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,769 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,639 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,662 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,064 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FH08TSU was registered on 2008-07-25
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