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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TZRMOT history

LB08 TZR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
109,498 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TZR was last recorded at 109,498 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 4,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,701 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,797 miles
Average per year
7,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,498 miles
  • 2023 – 104,701 miles
  • 2022 – 101,870 miles
  • 2021 – 99,785 miles
  • 2019 – 93,021 miles
  • 2018 – 85,937 miles
  • 2017 – 73,259 miles
  • 2016 – 57,103 miles
  • 2015 – 46,899 miles
  • 2014 – 40,360 miles
  • 2013 – 33,780 miles
  • 2012 – 26,216 miles
  • 2011 – 18,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,498 miles (+4,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,498 miles
    Test number
    982950704842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted

  2. Pass104,701 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    426034878552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass101,870 miles (+2,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    829662433890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753019 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,785 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,785 miles
    Test number
    248621086081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,764 miles (+6,743)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    214689899989
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,021 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    628876682739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    217521318992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,937 miles (+12,678)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    445665466271
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass73,259 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    615567986191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,105 miles (+16,002)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    818150256008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass57,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,103 miles
    Test number
    638204566437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail57,103 miles (+10,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,103 miles
    Test number
    611145577366
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass46,899 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    109449785171
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass46,846 miles (+6,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    726238145190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass40,360 miles (+6,580)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    509660154123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3m bothedges

  16. Pass33,780 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    369014553118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,216 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,216 miles
    Test number
    287281752437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,141 miles (+7,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,141 miles
    Test number
    475990152176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass18,855 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,855 miles
    Test number
    289745261174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,653 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    929480361107
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB08 TZR

Does LB08 TZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TZR expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TZR?
The MOT on LB08 TZR expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TZR done?
LB08 TZR was recorded at 109,498 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 7,205 miles a year.
Has LB08 TZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TZR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 TZR 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 TZR find?
LB08 TZR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; undertray cover fitted.

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