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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 VSMMOT history

LB07 VSM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,829 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VSM
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
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VSM was last recorded at 201,829 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 13,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,392 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,437 miles
Average per year
7,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,829 miles
  • 2024 – 188,392 miles
  • 2023 – 168,039 miles
  • 2022 – 155,304 miles
  • 2021 – 139,240 miles
  • 2020 – 126,166 miles
  • 2019 – 121,007 miles
  • 2018 – 115,250 miles
  • 2017 – 109,869 miles
  • 2016 – 105,247 miles
  • 2015 – 102,162 miles
  • 2014 – 100,995 miles
  • 2013 – 96,439 miles
  • 2012 – 92,809 miles
  • 2011 – 89,068 miles
  • 2010 – 80,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,829 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • N/s/f sidewall damaged.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,829 miles (+13,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,829 miles
    Test number
    641150277142
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass188,392 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,392 miles
    Test number
    233490599695
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth and inner tread band almost at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and inner tread band almost at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively central propshaft ring (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper damaged but unlikely to become detached

  3. Fail188,389 miles (+20,350)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,389 miles
    Test number
    689459586996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth and inner tread band almost at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and inner tread band almost at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively central propshaft ring (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper damaged but unlikely to become detached

  4. Pass168,039 miles (+12,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,039 miles
    Test number
    299452850165
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,304 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,304 miles
    Test number
    944770954005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,299 miles (+16,059)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,299 miles
    Test number
    701889496606
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass139,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    515501822890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,240 miles (+13,074)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    501984796993
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,166 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,166 miles
    Test number
    720178794461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,007 miles
    Test number
    727451473853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail121,006 miles (+5,756)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    880838387229
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass115,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    843348734671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,249 miles (+5,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    847104459280
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,869 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,869 miles
    Test number
    994191731196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail109,851 miles (+4,604)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,851 miles
    Test number
    257001680421
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,247 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,247 miles
    Test number
    580141147915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass102,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    509030515190
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front wheel liner missing exposing damage to chassis leg and inner arch

  18. Fail102,162 miles (+1,167)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    947210105137
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front wheel liner missing exposing damage to chassis leg and inner arch

  19. Pass100,995 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    208662784182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,439 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    547030273111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    525330682172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,809 miles (+3,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    259620082426
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass89,068 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,068 miles
    Test number
    319678961161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,019 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    564426670107
    • DangerousN/s/f sidewall damaged.

  25. Fail80,019 miles4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    212985370472
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousN/s/f sidewall damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB07 VSM

Does LB07 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 VSM is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VSM?
The MOT on LB07 VSM is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 VSM done?
LB07 VSM was recorded at 201,829 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,900 miles a year.
Has LB07 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VSM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 VSM 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 VSM find?
LB07 VSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (marked with yellow chalk), and 1 more.

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