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LS08AWV
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS08AWV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 24 Oct 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 185,532 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre and rim damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 185,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre and rim damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,128 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,818 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,979 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) 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
- 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)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,830 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,847 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 15 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,005 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,992 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018 15 Jun 202620 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,922 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,647 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 15 Jun 20268 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,014 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 15 Jun 20269 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,174 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 15 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,025 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,058 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08AWV was registered on 2008-03-28
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