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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UCRMOT history

LB08 UCR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,072 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UCR
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
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UCR was last recorded at 153,072 miles on 28 May 2026, 7,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,090 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,982 miles
Average per year
6,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,072 miles
  • 2025 – 145,090 miles
  • 2024 – 136,597 miles
  • 2023 – 128,395 miles
  • 2022 – 119,055 miles
  • 2021 – 111,735 miles
  • 2020 – 104,342 miles
  • 2019 – 95,165 miles
  • 2018 – 84,011 miles
  • 2017 – 79,528 miles
  • 2016 – 76,727 miles
  • 2015 – 76,353 miles
  • 2013 – 67,376 miles
  • 2012 – 65,170 miles
  • 2011 – 61,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,072 miles (+7,982)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,072 miles
    Test number
    967761473646
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,090 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,090 miles
    Test number
    517052212856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,597 miles (+45)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    480795568189
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,552 miles (+8,157)4 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,552 miles
    Test number
    663438127824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    245328501255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail128,395 miles (+9,340)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    218678123909
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,055 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,055 miles
    Test number
    400905907165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,735 miles
    Test number
    545468200169
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail111,735 miles (+7,393)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,735 miles
    Test number
    673776489832
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,342 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    581272275522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    830392486599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,165 miles (+11,154)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    330403640423
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    386509701258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,011 miles (+4,483)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    247607230892
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass79,528 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    701644491150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,727 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,727 miles
    Test number
    446515268045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    926455255191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,353 miles (+8,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    236925055155
    • 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)

  19. Pass67,376 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    507435403225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,170 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    379216702490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,532 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,532 miles
    Test number
    676455761186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,456 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,456 miles
    Test number
    475114561154
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

Questions about LB08 UCR

Does LB08 UCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UCR is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UCR?
The MOT on LB08 UCR is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UCR done?
LB08 UCR was recorded at 153,072 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,125 miles a year.
Has LB08 UCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UCR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 UCR 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 UCR find?
LB08 UCR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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