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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LP08NVM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 182,319 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,308 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2026 7 Jun 202622 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,592 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025 7 Jun 202622 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,870 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,505 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,251 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 7 Jun 202620 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,561 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,874 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 7 Jun 202613 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,806 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 7 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,806 MI
7 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,843 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 7 Jun 202612 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,584 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202613 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,803 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,807 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,924 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,937 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,592 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08NVM was registered on 2008-07-21
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