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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TKJMOT history

LB08 TKJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,713 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TKJ
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 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TKJ was last recorded at 172,713 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,880 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,833 miles
Average per year
8,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,713 miles
  • 2024 – 164,880 miles
  • 2023 – 158,858 miles
  • 2022 – 148,411 miles
  • 2021 – 139,707 miles
  • 2020 – 130,393 miles
  • 2019 – 121,968 miles
  • 2018 – 109,104 miles
  • 2017 – 101,765 miles
  • 2016 – 99,069 miles
  • 2015 – 93,077 miles
  • 2014 – 87,430 miles
  • 2013 – 82,815 miles
  • 2012 – 69,569 miles
  • 2011 – 57,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,713 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,713 miles (+7,833)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,713 miles
    Test number
    365817909462
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,880 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,880 miles
    Test number
    279893981992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,858 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,858 miles
    Test number
    615313384673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,411 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,411 miles
    Test number
    334885538050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,707 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    137481579830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,393 miles (+8,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,393 miles
    Test number
    355377385570
    • 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))

  7. Pass121,968 miles (+12,864)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    623143859625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,104 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,104 miles
    Test number
    248321395876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,765 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,765 miles
    Test number
    720407551678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,069 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    393738013667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,077 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    382032390411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,430 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    865756284247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,815 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    437494803303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,624 miles (+11,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    635637883188
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,569 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    526316492130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail69,569 miles (+12,555)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    589176992130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,014 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    635160891102
    • Note***BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER OUTTER EDGES*****

Questions about LB08 TKJ

Does LB08 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TKJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TKJ?
The MOT on LB08 TKJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TKJ done?
LB08 TKJ was recorded at 172,713 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,089 miles a year.
Has LB08 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TKJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on LB08 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
LB08 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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