BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 FHLMOT history
LB08 FHL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,724 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 FHL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 FHL was last recorded at 189,724 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 9,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,038 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,686 miles
- Average per year
- 10,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,724 miles
- 2024 – 180,038 miles
- 2023 – 170,584 miles
- 2022 – 160,725 miles
- 2021 – 151,921 miles
- 2020 – 146,501 miles
- 2019 – 132,411 miles
- 2018 – 119,938 miles
- 2017 – 109,618 miles
- 2016 – 95,995 miles
- 2015 – 84,219 miles
- 2014 – 72,226 miles
- 2013 – 62,983 miles
- 2012 – 53,836 miles
- 2011 – 41,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 150235322757
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail189,724 miles (+9,686)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,724 miles
- Test number
- 694956800638
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass180,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,038 miles
- Test number
- 792589957720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,038 miles (+9,454)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,038 miles
- Test number
- 356455713724
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass170,584 miles (+9,859)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,584 miles
- Test number
- 642714474300
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,725 miles (+8,804)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,725 miles
- Test number
- 255059079808
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass151,921 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 151,921 miles
- Test number
- 940036019653
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail151,919 miles (+5,418)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,919 miles
- Test number
- 557248704040
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass146,501 miles (+14,090)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 146,501 miles
- Test number
- 191905787502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,411 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,411 miles
- Test number
- 849647778123
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail132,411 miles (+12,473)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,411 miles
- Test number
- 971312845024
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass119,938 miles (+10,320)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 119,938 miles
- Test number
- 176262710606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,618 miles (+13,623)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,618 miles
- Test number
- 255534369185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,995 miles (+11,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 95,995 miles
- Test number
- 330032233441
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,219 miles (+11,993)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,219 miles
- Test number
- 658371595021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,226 miles (+9,243)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 779606764082
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass62,983 miles (+9,147)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,983 miles
- Test number
- 715946263045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,836 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,836 miles
- Test number
- 238894992039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,834 miles (+11,881)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,834 miles
- Test number
- 778088082022
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass41,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,953 miles
- Test number
- 259753531408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 FHL
- Does LB08 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FHL is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 FHL?
- The MOT on LB08 FHL is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 FHL done?
- LB08 FHL was recorded at 189,724 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 10,283 miles a year.
- Has LB08 FHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 FHL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 FHL 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 LB08 FHL find?
- LB08 FHL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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