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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 ZBCMOT history

LB07 ZBC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 197,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
197,981 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 ZBC
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
14 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 ZBC was last recorded at 197,981 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 21,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,548 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
21,433 miles
Average per year
11,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,981 miles
  • 2024 – 176,548 miles
  • 2023 – 157,020 miles
  • 2021 – 140,505 miles
  • 2020 – 127,218 miles
  • 2019 – 107,224 miles
  • 2018 – 86,459 miles
  • 2017 – 84,417 miles
  • 2015 – 79,300 miles
  • 2014 – 73,206 miles
  • 2013 – 62,200 miles
  • 2012 – 50,204 miles
  • 2011 – 41,260 miles
  • 2010 – 28,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,981 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Emissions too clean to be recorded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,981 miles (+21,433)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    197,981 miles
    Test number
    960322581936
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass176,548 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,548 miles
    Test number
    910525759876
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail176,548 miles (+19,528)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,548 miles
    Test number
    558597615247
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass157,020 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    816542614641
    • MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,020 miles (+16,515)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    483989507528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,505 miles (+13,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,505 miles
    Test number
    425323047646
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,218 miles (+19,994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,218 miles
    Test number
    127986854044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,224 miles (+20,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,224 miles
    Test number
    740297307535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,459 miles
    Test number
    730596175058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,459 miles (+2,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,459 miles
    Test number
    112256307229
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass84,417 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    931316068702
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded

  12. Pass79,300 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    574945511090
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be recorded

  13. Fail73,206 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    269570914395
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on iner edge

  14. Pass73,206 miles (+11,006)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    647840914342
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on iner edge

  15. Pass62,200 miles (+11,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    666308603343
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be recorded

  16. Pass50,204 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    886465902358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    409208901304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,260 miles (+12,317)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    865398101317
    • Repaired at testInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass28,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    651944020281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,943 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    881854020235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB07 ZBC

Does LB07 ZBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 ZBC expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 ZBC?
The MOT on LB07 ZBC expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 ZBC done?
LB07 ZBC was recorded at 197,981 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 11,662 miles a year.
Has LB07 ZBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 ZBC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 ZBC 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 ZBC find?
LB07 ZBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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