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LC08MXW
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LC08MXW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,076 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 140,076 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,419 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,419 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,496 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,702 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner/outer edges worn through first layer of rubber [ cord not exposed ] attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner/outer edges worn through first layer of rubber [ cord not exposed ] attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,070 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,876 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202610 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,715 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,635 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 11 Jun 202616 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,018 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017 11 Jun 20269 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,076 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 11 Jun 20262 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,147 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,822 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,462 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,617 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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LC08MXW was registered on 2008-05-01
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