# LR08OSK — BMW 520 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LR08OSK is a Blue BMW 520, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2008-03-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LR08OSK — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LR08OSK |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 520 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2008-03-19 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-09-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 84

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 14:47:33 | PASSED | 194,009 MI | 2026-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2025-08-26 08:01:47 | FAILED | 194,007 MI | — |
| 2024-09-02 08:17:38 | PASSED | 187,495 MI | 2025-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-15 07:19:58 | PASSED | 163,505 MI | 2024-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-15 07:19:57 | FAILED | 163,505 MI | — |
| 2022-09-02 12:47:07 | PASSED | 145,775 MI | 2023-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-09-02 10:49:46 | FAILED | 145,775 MI | — |
| 2021-08-19 13:28:11 | PASSED | 122,155 MI | 2022-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-26 10:51:52 | PASSED | 112,528 MI | 2021-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-21 16:25:56 | FAILED | 112,525 MI | — |
| 2019-09-03 16:11:34 | PASSED | 170,867 KM | 2020-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-13 13:00:42 | PASSED | 98,459 MI | 2019-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-13 10:48:27 | FAILED | 98,459 MI | — |
| 2017-07-22 11:01:22 | PASSED | 90,794 MI | 2018-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-09 14:13:58 | PASSED | 83,237 MI | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-09 09:05:04 | FAILED | 83,237 MI | — |
| 2015-07-27 13:25:47 | FAILED | 77,984 MI | — |
| 2015-07-27 13:25:47 | PASSED | 77,984 MI | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-05 10:03:54 | PASSED | 71,630 MI | 2015-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-06 11:54:28 | PASSED | 64,970 MI | 2014-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-05 10:13:14 | PASSED | 53,189 MI | 2013-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-29 14:49:10 | PASSED | 40,940 MI | 2012-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-03 17:17:51 | PASSED | 40,807 MI | 2012-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-03 17:17:51 | FAILED | 40,807 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-08-27 14:47:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

**2025-08-26 08:01:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

**2024-09-02 08:17:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2023-08-15 07:19:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2023-08-15 07:19:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

**2022-09-02 12:47:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2022-09-02 10:49:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2021-08-19 13:28:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Floor covers fitted front to rear, unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle.
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2020-08-26 10:51:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Under Trays fitted at time of test

**2020-08-21 16:25:56 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Under Trays fitted at time of test
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2019-09-03 16:11:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-07-13 13:00:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-07-13 10:48:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-07-22 11:01:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: plastic covers fitted to engine and underside

**2016-07-09 14:13:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: undertrays and engine covers fitted

**2016-07-09 09:05:04 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: undertrays and engine covers fitted
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

**2015-07-27 13:25:47 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2015-07-27 13:25:47 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2014-07-05 10:03:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: offside wiper arm damaged but still working correctly
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-07-05 10:13:14 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2011-03-03 17:17:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LR08OSK is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LR08OSK. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.