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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 VMVMOT history

LB07 VMV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
166,669 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VMV was last recorded at 166,669 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 15,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,665 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
15,004 miles
Average per year
9,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,669 miles
  • 2025 – 151,665 miles
  • 2024 – 134,758 miles
  • 2023 – 126,371 miles
  • 2021 – 125,231 miles
  • 2020 – 117,345 miles
  • 2019 – 106,387 miles
  • 2018 – 94,257 miles
  • 2017 – 81,127 miles
  • 2016 – 61,422 miles
  • 2015 – 43,374 miles
  • 2014 – 28,237 miles
  • 2013 – 20,281 miles
  • 2012 – 13,011 miles
  • 2011 – 9,662 miles
  • 2010 – 6,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,669 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Wipers worn / deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,669 miles (+15,004)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    166,669 miles
    Test number
    956867922806
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  2. Pass151,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,665 miles
    Test number
    143042705020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,660 miles (+16,902)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    928987080287
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    915461371403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,758 miles (+8,387)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    906181040162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,371 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    238539973607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,361 miles (+1,130)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    833415304508
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    260271518406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,230 miles (+7,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    827874404530
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,345 miles (+10,958)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,345 miles
    Test number
    278966275169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  11. Pass106,387 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    960049156570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,374 miles (+12,117)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    387660492919
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,257 miles (+13,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    681806110582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass81,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    109625963573
    • AdvisoryWipers worn / deteriorated

  15. Fail81,127 miles (+19,705)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    890855168336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWipers worn / deteriorated

  16. Pass61,422 miles (+18,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    268394096135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,374 miles (+15,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    726116255182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,237 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    319035234130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,281 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    649129353156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,011 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,011 miles
    Test number
    566000162190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,662 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,662 miles
    Test number
    785738881115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,328 miles
    Test number
    604860490186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB07 VMV

Does LB07 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 VMV is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VMV?
The MOT on LB07 VMV is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 VMV done?
LB07 VMV was recorded at 166,669 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,859 miles a year.
Has LB07 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VMV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 VMV 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 VMV find?
LB07 VMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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