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2008 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration WM08LLT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 172,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn excessive inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,177 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Reverse Light Inop
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust Bracket broken but Exhaust is Secure
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,253 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,408 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,485 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018 23 Jun 202615 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,689 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & Undertrays fitted
- Item removed from drivers view
19 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,365 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,506 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,049 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WM08LLT was registered on 2008-07-23
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