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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LL08DYM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 319,799 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 312,961 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 308,254 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 301,285 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 288,500 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears. (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 278,086 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 260,468 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Hand brake not locking out .
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close. (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 249,021 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 239,049 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 228,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 228,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 219,784 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 181,347 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 181,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,064 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014 8 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,352 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 8 Jun 20264 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,168 MI
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LL08DYM was registered on 2008-06-04
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