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GD08LZW
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GD08LZW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 May 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 201,711 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 201,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 190,754 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 190,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,441 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and vehicle under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,943 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside mirror glass deteriorated
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,193 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,125 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,091 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,803 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Diff leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak
24 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,803 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Diff leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,824 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 27 Jun 202611 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,368 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 27 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,664 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 27 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,004 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,214 MI
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GD08LZW was registered on 2008-08-01
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