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LR08OSK
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LR08OSK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,009 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,495 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,505 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,505 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,775 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,155 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Floor covers fitted front to rear, unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle.
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,528 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory 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))
- Under Trays fitted at time of test
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,525 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under Trays fitted at time of test
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,867 KM
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,459 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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: 98,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,794 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers fitted to engine and underside
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
9 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
27 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,984 MI
27 Jul 201527 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,984 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 27 Jul 20155 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,630 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,970 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 6 Jul 20135 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,189 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 5 Jul 201229 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,940 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 29 Jul 20113 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,807 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012 3 Mar 20113 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,807 MI
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LR08OSK was registered on 2008-03-19
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