BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 XNMMOT history
LB08 XNM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 132,248 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 XNM
- 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
- 7 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 XNM was last recorded at 132,248 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,147 miles · 25 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 6,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,248 miles
- 2025 – 122,681 miles
- 2024 – 112,523 miles
- 2023 – 105,606 miles
- 2022 – 96,218 miles
- 2021 – 91,479 miles
- 2020 – 90,850 miles
- 2019 – 88,163 miles
- 2018 – 82,182 miles
- 2016 – 73,686 miles
- 2015 – 65,124 miles
- 2014 – 58,473 miles
- 2013 – 49,381 miles
- 2012 – 42,435 miles
- 2011 – 31,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,248 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,248 miles (+101)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 132,248 miles
- Test number
- 495697794327
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail132,147 miles (+9,466)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,147 miles
- Test number
- 423586353966
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass122,681 miles (+303)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 122,681 miles
- Test number
- 648295073831
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,378 miles (+9,855)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,378 miles
- Test number
- 528819926608
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,523 miles
- Test number
- 789587854337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,523 miles (+6,917)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,523 miles
- Test number
- 235452556430
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass105,606 miles (+9,388)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,606 miles
- Test number
- 744589917990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,218 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,218 miles
- Test number
- 632038028273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,217 miles (+4,738)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,217 miles
- Test number
- 938522108390
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,479 miles (+629)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,479 miles
- Test number
- 644609106336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,850 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,850 miles
- Test number
- 702313881595
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 88,163 miles
- Test number
- 293665503603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,163 miles (+5,981)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,163 miles
- Test number
- 450850869645
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass82,182 miles (+8,496)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 82,182 miles
- Test number
- 536078985788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,686 miles (+8,562)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,686 miles
- Test number
- 428891572804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,124 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 65,124 miles
- Test number
- 469875338876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,473 miles (+9,092)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,473 miles
- Test number
- 368435314379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,381 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,381 miles
- Test number
- 217403823330
- 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)
Pass42,435 miles (+10,897)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 42,435 miles
- Test number
- 287583532388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,538 miles
- Test number
- 896278171182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 XNM
- Does LB08 XNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XNM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 XNM?
- The MOT on LB08 XNM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 XNM done?
- LB08 XNM was recorded at 132,248 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,788 miles a year.
- Has LB08 XNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 XNM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 XNM 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 XNM find?
- LB08 XNM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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