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LS08BVB
2008 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS08BVB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 16 Oct 2024
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,065 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,575 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,385 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- 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)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,211 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil around rear diff
- slight play in anti roll bar drop links
- coil springs corroded
28 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,933 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,037 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside track rod end heated
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside track rod end heated
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,695 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,492 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,422 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,631 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08BVB was registered on 2008-04-15
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