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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration HT08HHJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 188,486 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,634 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,292 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,648 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,125 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,167 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside rear wheel rim has been repaired.
- Both rear brake discs corroded.
21 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,249 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,386 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,982 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edges
- Undertrays fitted to vehicle and not allowing full inspection of vehicle
- Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,838 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake pads starting to wear
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,240 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front number plate just starting to delaminate
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,531 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 26 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,663 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,000 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,524 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,908 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,795 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,795 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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HT08HHJ was registered on 2008-07-25
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