BMW 520 YL08WNX has 25 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 520 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 135,479 miles 10 months ago on Sunday 31st August 2025 at 12:42.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 30th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YL08WNX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH AUGUST 2026135,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2025135,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20247TH AUGUST 2025122,761 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20231ST AUGUST 2024104,175 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Has A Oil Leak
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2023104,175 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Has A Oil Leak
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202224TH SEPTEMBER 202387,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202124TH SEPTEMBER 202281,589 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202181,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202110TH JANUARY 202281,248 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 202181,233 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 201914TH DECEMBER 202074,110 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH MAY 201814TH JUNE 201964,802 MI
FAILED24TH MAY 201864,802 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH JUNE 201714TH JUNE 201859,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED15TH JUNE 201759,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201614TH JUNE 201752,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Edges Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED15TH JUNE 201652,769 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Edges Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JULY 201524TH JULY 201648,677 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED16TH JULY 201548,332 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED27TH JUNE 20143RD JULY 201539,518 MI
FAILED27TH JUNE 201439,518 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED4TH JULY 20133RD JULY 201433,814 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 201333,814 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED31ST JULY 20129TH AUGUST 201326,647 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20119TH AUGUST 201219,150 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL08WNX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

YL08WNX MOT Comments

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YL08WNX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 135,479 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,969 miles

YL08WNX FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration YL08WNX was manufactured on Thursday 24th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 135,479 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,969 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL08WNX has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 25 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 10 Major, 3 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YL08WNX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 YL08WNX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL08WNX Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 YL08WNX does have Tax. Read more

When does YL08WNX Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL08WNX will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL08WNX MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL08WNX will expire in 2 months on Sunday 30th August 2026. Read more

When did YL08WNX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL08WNX was on Sunday 31st August 2025 at 12:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL08WNX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL08WNX we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL08WNX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL08WNX we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL08WNX?

YL08WNX is registered as a 2008 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has YL08WNX done?

The odometer reading for YL08WNX at the last MOT in August 2025 was 135,479 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,969 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL08WNX?

The vehicle YL08WNX was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th July 2008. Read more

What colour is YL08WNX?

The official colour of YL08WNX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YL08WNX have?

YL08WNX has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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