BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 PWLMOT history
LB08 PWL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 70,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 70,189 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 PWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 PWL was last recorded at 70,189 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,493 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,696 miles
- Average per year
- 6,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,189 miles
- 2025 – 65,493 miles
- 2024 – 56,009 miles
- 2023 – 45,318 miles
- 2021 – 45,228 miles
- 2020 – 35,480 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
7 tests since 8 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,189 miles (+4,696)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 70,189 miles
- Test number
- 644909653774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,493 miles (+9,484)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 65,493 miles
- Test number
- 388688794742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,009 miles (+10,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 56,009 miles
- Test number
- 387879667407
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
Pass45,318 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 45,318 miles
- Test number
- 346147716683
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FailMileage not read3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 245814721994
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass45,228 miles (+9,748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 45,228 miles
- Test number
- 725939703094
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 35,480 miles
- Test number
- 136029658954
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about LB08 PWL
- Does LB08 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 PWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 PWL?
- The MOT on LB08 PWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 PWL done?
- LB08 PWL was recorded at 70,189 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
- Has LB08 PWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 PWL has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 PWL 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 PWL find?
- LB08 PWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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