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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 SUHMOT history

LB08 SUH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,359 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SUH
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
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SUH was last recorded at 167,359 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,359 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,359 miles
  • 2025 – 160,209 miles
  • 2024 – 145,566 miles
  • 2023 – 138,930 miles
  • 2022 – 136,958 miles
  • 2021 – 134,778 miles
  • 2019 – 132,615 miles
  • 2017 – 121,606 miles
  • 2016 – 109,442 miles
  • 2015 – 98,256 miles
  • 2014 – 88,305 miles
  • 2013 – 78,492 miles
  • 2012 – 62,541 miles
  • 2011 – 47,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,359 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,359 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,359 miles
    Test number
    446268580203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail167,359 miles (+7,150)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,359 miles
    Test number
    302141000418
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass160,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,209 miles
    Test number
    680654121652
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail160,209 miles (+14,643)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,209 miles
    Test number
    614153369048
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,566 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    688360236640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,930 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,930 miles
    Test number
    257936739979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    962068138531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,958 miles (+2,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    602198764904
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass134,778 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    678918112713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,615 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    277026405810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,235 miles (+10,629)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    514145138318
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,606 miles (+12,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    209803116332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,442 miles (+11,186)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    372656127056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,256 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    467522228435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,305 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    686325184193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,192 miles (+9,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    367601984181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,492 miles (+15,951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    697257973180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,541 miles (+14,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    497760782130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    339212581134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SUH

Does LB08 SUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SUH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SUH?
The MOT on LB08 SUH is valid until 30 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 SUH done?
LB08 SUH was recorded at 167,359 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,138 miles a year.
Has LB08 SUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SUH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SUH 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 SUH find?
LB08 SUH passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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