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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 VZYMOT history

LB08 VZY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
152,539 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VZY
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VZY was last recorded at 152,539 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 34,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,998 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
34,541 miles
Average per year
9,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,539 miles
  • 2023 – 117,998 miles
  • 2022 – 108,208 miles
  • 2021 – 105,946 miles
  • 2020 – 104,194 miles
  • 2019 – 99,920 miles
  • 2018 – 92,268 miles
  • 2017 – 85,514 miles
  • 2016 – 79,793 miles
  • 2015 – 71,203 miles
  • 2014 – 62,415 miles
  • 2013 – 56,179 miles
  • 2012 – 46,209 miles
  • 2011 – 26,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,539 miles (+34,541)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    790339232949
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass117,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    229267265067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,998 miles (+9,790)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    994096975518
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

  4. Pass108,208 miles (+2,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    314858503300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,946 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    105463538764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    935340903084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,194 miles (+4,274)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    376027083756
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,920 miles (+7,652)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    852403184139
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,268 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    139043974866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,514 miles (+5,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    648864158114
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pads on 3mm, slight lip on dics's

  11. Pass79,793 miles (+8,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    639898893807
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear tyres on 2mm

  12. Pass71,203 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    515411417900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,182 miles (+8,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    730146411533
    • FailureNearside Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  14. Pass62,415 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,415 miles
    Test number
    379241244493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,411 miles (+6,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    626249934296
    • 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)

  16. Pass56,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    776228843209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,179 miles (+9,970)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    216617043275
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass46,209 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    729704552290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    838053952056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,126 miles (+19,222)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    857192952004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass26,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    539699721133
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

Questions about LB08 VZY

Does LB08 VZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VZY expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VZY?
The MOT on LB08 VZY expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VZY done?
LB08 VZY was recorded at 152,539 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 9,280 miles a year.
Has LB08 VZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VZY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VZY 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 VZY find?
LB08 VZY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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