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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 YXCMOT history

LB08 YXC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 229,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
229,311 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YXC
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
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YXC was last recorded at 229,311 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 49,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,187 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
49,124 miles
Average per year
12,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,311 miles
  • 2023 – 180,187 miles
  • 2022 – 176,321 miles
  • 2021 – 158,856 miles
  • 2020 – 148,140 miles
  • 2019 – 143,586 miles
  • 2018 – 136,675 miles
  • 2017 – 125,241 miles
  • 2016 – 114,193 miles
  • 2015 – 99,813 miles
  • 2014 – 89,585 miles
  • 2013 – 84,387 miles
  • 2012 – 76,578 miles
  • 2011 – 52,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,311 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Trigger point not met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,311 miles (+49,124)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    229,311 miles
    Test number
    339870839745
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass180,187 miles (+3,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,187 miles
    Test number
    734068353616
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,321 miles (+17,465)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    176,321 miles
    Test number
    100056200132
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,856 miles (+10,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,856 miles
    Test number
    448557919842
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,140 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,140 miles
    Test number
    522654657219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,586 miles (+6,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,586 miles
    Test number
    962826000254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,675 miles (+11,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    422141057358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,241 miles (+11,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    264184190999
    • AdvisoryGrease around offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter
    • AdvisoryTrigger point not met
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  9. Pass114,193 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    727397758294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,181 miles (+14,368)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,181 miles
    Test number
    683415305063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    491029301052
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryTrigger point not met

  12. Fail99,813 miles (+10,228)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    624196118981
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryTrigger point not met

  13. Fail89,585 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    366424034297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass89,585 miles (+5,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    946484734245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass84,387 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    676081993120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,578 miles (+23,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    177974182145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    966912391169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YXC

Does LB08 YXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 YXC expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YXC?
The MOT on LB08 YXC expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 YXC done?
LB08 YXC was recorded at 229,311 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 12,783 miles a year.
Has LB08 YXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YXC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LB08 YXC 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 YXC find?
LB08 YXC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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