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LP08PFX
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LP08PFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 246,740 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 246,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 241,343 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 235,854 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202624 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 230,276 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 224,647 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202617 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 218,794 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 212,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 212,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 205,169 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,497 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 6 Jun 202620 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 189,340 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 179,257 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,029 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 6 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 169,963 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 6 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 152,742 MI
6 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 152,742 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 6 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,377 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP08PFX was registered on 2008-07-30
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