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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LS58ELW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,205 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- underbody covers fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 196,205 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- underbody covers fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 189,522 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Underbody covers fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,182 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. change as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and alos perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides rear and front (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,016 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,290 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,129 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,661 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Under-body covers fitted and sill covers
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,639 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly
- rear brake pads wearing thin
- offside headlamp dip beam light output reduced
- nail in offside front tyre and worn inner edge
9 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly
- rear brake pads wearing thin
- offside headlamp dip beam light output reduced
- nail in offside front tyre and worn inner edge
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,782 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,464 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,484 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 10 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,416 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,191 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 10 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,107 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,128 MI
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LS58ELW was registered on 2008-11-13
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