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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UBHMOT history

LB08 UBH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 185,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
185,539 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2021
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UBH
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
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UBH was last recorded at 185,539 miles on 20 Oct 2021, 10,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,003 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
10,536 miles
Average per year
12,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,539 miles
  • 2020 – 175,003 miles
  • 2019 – 161,904 miles
  • 2017 – 150,844 miles
  • 2016 – 143,277 miles
  • 2014 – 127,205 miles
  • 2013 – 107,156 miles
  • 2012 – 83,767 miles
  • 2011 – 57,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sudes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,539 miles (+10,536)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,539 miles
    Test number
    789611217653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sudes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass175,003 miles (+13,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,003 miles
    Test number
    997542693947
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight smoke during acceleration

  3. Pass161,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    766122150224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,904 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    793134268702
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass252,392 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    252,392 km
    Test number
    944875357079
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty outer faces
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected

  6. Pass150,844 miles (+7,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,844 miles
    Test number
    537747292404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass143,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,277 miles
    Test number
    560111502665
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail143,277 miles (+16,072)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,277 miles
    Test number
    470506256452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass127,205 miles (+20,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,205 miles
    Test number
    516884074207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass107,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    126374113244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail107,156 miles (+23,389)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    136481813230
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass83,767 miles (+25,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,767 miles
    Test number
    859329902221
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on minimum limit

  13. Pass57,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    527723841115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,979 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    429493541135
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB08 UBH

Does LB08 UBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UBH expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UBH?
The MOT on LB08 UBH expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UBH done?
LB08 UBH was recorded at 185,539 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2021, an average of 12,251 miles a year.
Has LB08 UBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UBH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 UBH 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 UBH find?
LB08 UBH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2021 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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