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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 ZFSMOT history

LB08 ZFS is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
105,537 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZFS was last recorded at 105,537 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,288 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,537 miles
  • 2023 – 103,288 miles
  • 2022 – 101,894 miles
  • 2021 – 98,928 miles
  • 2020 – 96,143 miles
  • 2019 – 92,992 miles
  • 2018 – 88,332 miles
  • 2017 – 81,098 miles
  • 2016 – 71,901 miles
  • 2015 – 59,582 miles
  • 2014 – 52,846 miles
  • 2013 – 45,707 miles
  • 2012 – 41,359 miles
  • 2011 – 35,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,537 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/r cv boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,537 miles (+2,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    134983675086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,288 miles (+1,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    411383088970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,894 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    216063235750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,928 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    746128053013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,926 miles (+2,783)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    215077945415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,143 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,143 miles
    Test number
    724933756053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,992 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    151555750174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,332 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    902521241600
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r cv boot deteriorated

  9. Fail88,329 miles (+7,231)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    847838190462
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r cv boot deteriorated

  10. Pass81,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    364859266238
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyre wearing inner & outer tread

  11. Fail81,097 miles (+9,196)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,097 miles
    Test number
    928907075890
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyre wearing inner & outer tread

  12. Pass71,901 miles (+12,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    148099876547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering under side of vehicle

  13. Pass59,582 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,582 miles
    Test number
    725004485195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,846 miles (+7,139)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    228672004298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass45,707 miles (+4,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    749454073072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass41,359 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    398502312481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,962 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    915720021210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,814 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    635326491128
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB08 ZFS

Does LB08 ZFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZFS expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZFS?
The MOT on LB08 ZFS expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZFS done?
LB08 ZFS was recorded at 105,537 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZFS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZFS 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 ZFS find?
LB08 ZFS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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