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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 PNJMOT history

LB07 PNJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 239,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
239,061 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 PNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 PNJ was last recorded at 239,061 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 12,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,110 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,951 miles
Average per year
10,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 239,061 miles
  • 2023 – 226,110 miles
  • 2022 – 214,689 miles
  • 2021 – 206,851 miles
  • 2020 – 202,251 miles
  • 2018 – 182,214 miles
  • 2017 – 163,369 miles
  • 2016 – 145,447 miles
  • 2015 – 134,491 miles
  • 2014 – 126,133 miles
  • 2012 – 117,406 miles
  • 2011 – 105,215 miles
  • 2010 – 84,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,061 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    239,061 miles
    Test number
    741469562378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail239,061 miles (+12,951)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,061 miles
    Test number
    274062015904
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,110 miles (+11,421)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    226,110 miles
    Test number
    181288236292
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass214,689 miles (+7,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    214,689 miles
    Test number
    842977446742
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass206,851 miles (+4,600)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,851 miles
    Test number
    845919877718
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass202,251 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    202,251 miles
    Test number
    756594566216
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover missing.

  7. Fail202,247 miles (+20,033)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,247 miles
    Test number
    492340182829
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover missing.

  8. Pass182,214 miles (+18,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,214 miles
    Test number
    903750397863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass163,369 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,369 miles
    Test number
    989293657875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,058 miles (+17,611)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,058 miles
    Test number
    244840011404
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass145,447 miles (+10,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,447 miles
    Test number
    586797036285
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass134,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,491 miles
    Test number
    660397052938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,491 miles (+8,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,491 miles
    Test number
    724881030333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass126,133 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    588776234398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,406 miles (+12,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    956462332114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,215 miles (+20,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    219636511141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    573257030198
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail84,745 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,745 miles
    Test number
    140737230162
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 PNJ

Does LB07 PNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 PNJ expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 PNJ?
The MOT on LB07 PNJ expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 PNJ done?
LB07 PNJ was recorded at 239,061 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 10,906 miles a year.
Has LB07 PNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 PNJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 PNJ 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 PNJ find?
LB07 PNJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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