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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 ZFLMOT history

LB08 ZFL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
149,738 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZFL
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
26 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZFL was last recorded at 149,738 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 7,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2017: 98,493 miles, lower than 98,542 miles on 14 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,354 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,384 miles
Average per year
6,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,738 miles
  • 2023 – 142,354 miles
  • 2022 – 133,588 miles
  • 2021 – 121,265 miles
  • 2020 – 118,680 miles
  • 2019 – 112,444 miles
  • 2018 – 107,883 miles
  • 2017 – 98,493 miles
  • 2016 – 93,728 miles
  • 2015 – 89,467 miles
  • 2014 – 85,143 miles
  • 2013 – 77,724 miles
  • 2012 – 77,352 miles
  • 2011 – 61,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,738 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm excessive play (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,738 miles (+7,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,738 miles
    Test number
    116245078686
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm excessive play (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,354 miles
    Test number
    160133294304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,354 miles (+8,766)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,354 miles
    Test number
    209655246111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,588 miles
    Test number
    360178803419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail133,588 miles (+12,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,588 miles
    Test number
    587609837391
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,265 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    950077390516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,680 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    281207653538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,444 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,444 miles
    Test number
    678618160197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail112,426 miles (+4,543)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    931155494883
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under tray insecure

  10. Pass107,883 miles (+9,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    648626917621
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass98,493 miles (-49)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    696096905741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,542 miles (+4,814)4 failures3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    336360759332
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  13. Pass93,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    601791249805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,728 miles (+4,261)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    259207236057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,467 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    245042445013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,143 miles
    Test number
    177944244499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,142 miles (+7,418)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    595234044039
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    676759903082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,724 miles (+372)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    499769903064
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Fail77,352 miles (+16,044)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    327173372193
    • 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)
    • NoteRUN FLAT 225/50/17

  21. Pass61,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    906648261114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZFL

Does LB08 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZFL expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZFL?
The MOT on LB08 ZFL expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZFL done?
LB08 ZFL was recorded at 149,738 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 6,878 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZFL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 ZFL find?
LB08 ZFL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm excessive play; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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