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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 FKNMOT history

LB07 FKN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 203,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
203,523 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 FKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 FKN was last recorded at 203,523 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,520 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,523 miles
  • 2023 – 191,699 miles
  • 2022 – 178,078 miles
  • 2021 – 168,328 miles
  • 2020 – 157,123 miles
  • 2019 – 152,794 miles
  • 2018 – 142,524 miles
  • 2017 – 131,831 miles
  • 2016 – 120,415 miles
  • 2015 – 105,083 miles
  • 2014 – 87,680 miles
  • 2013 – 80,397 miles
  • 2012 – 71,193 miles
  • 2011 – 41,636 miles
  • 2010 – 34,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,523 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,523 miles
    Test number
    241894897532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail203,520 miles (+11,821)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,520 miles
    Test number
    643136081024
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,699 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,699 miles
    Test number
    382987753743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail191,660 miles (+13,582)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,660 miles
    Test number
    817878993082
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass178,078 miles (+9,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,078 miles
    Test number
    476495454857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,328 miles (+11,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,328 miles
    Test number
    628104444652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass157,123 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    504275182705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail157,117 miles (+4,323)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    173762120036
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass152,794 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,794 miles
    Test number
    264417696799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass142,524 miles (+10,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,524 miles
    Test number
    841179453598
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose on the front pipe.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to the wear indicators.

  11. Pass131,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,831 miles
    Test number
    303210378762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,831 miles (+11,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,831 miles
    Test number
    738504605556
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass120,415 miles (+15,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    380080686173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,083 miles (+17,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    215829227444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,680 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    629826744220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,397 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    145656453278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,193 miles (+29,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    528835512274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,636 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    738983751014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,297 miles
    Test number
    133656580179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 FKN

Does LB07 FKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 FKN expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 FKN?
The MOT on LB07 FKN expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 FKN done?
LB07 FKN was recorded at 203,523 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 11,800 miles a year.
Has LB07 FKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 FKN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 FKN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 FKN find?
LB07 FKN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.

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