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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TZYMOT history

LB08 TZY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,715 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TZY
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
22 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TZY was last recorded at 85,715 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,573 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,142 miles
Average per year
4,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,715 miles
  • 2023 – 82,573 miles
  • 2022 – 77,145 miles
  • 2021 – 71,923 miles
  • 2020 – 63,008 miles
  • 2019 – 57,387 miles
  • 2018 – 51,837 miles
  • 2017 – 47,559 miles
  • 2016 – 42,280 miles
  • 2015 – 36,630 miles
  • 2014 – 34,002 miles
  • 2013 – 28,056 miles
  • 2012 – 23,307 miles
  • 2011 – 20,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,715 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL AROUND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,715 miles (+3,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    823572549919
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL AROUND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,573 miles (+5,428)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    651810788196
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

  3. Pass77,145 miles (+5,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    672959117388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,923 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    569456672314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,923 miles (+8,915)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    340580946214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,008 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    367590755917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,387 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    601234479057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail57,387 miles (+5,550)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    252247447296
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,837 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    768527965744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,559 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    280358267681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,280 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    287603239022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    229812065184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,630 miles (+2,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    805680065165
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  14. Pass34,002 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    576552864196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,056 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,056 miles
    Test number
    677163083160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,307 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,307 miles
    Test number
    488517682139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,691 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    426559051267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,855 miles
    Test number
    215310641182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TZY

Does LB08 TZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TZY is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TZY?
The MOT on LB08 TZY is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TZY done?
LB08 TZY was recorded at 85,715 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 4,491 miles a year.
Has LB08 TZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TZY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 TZY 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 TZY find?
LB08 TZY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all around; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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