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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 BZAMOT history

LB10 BZA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 193,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,789 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 BZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 BZA was last recorded at 193,789 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,787 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,789 miles
  • 2023 – 182,870 miles
  • 2022 – 168,995 miles
  • 2021 – 156,130 miles
  • 2020 – 140,565 miles
  • 2019 – 125,735 miles
  • 2018 – 119,631 miles
  • 2017 – 110,129 miles
  • 2016 – 105,876 miles
  • 2015 – 91,369 miles
  • 2014 – 70,261 miles
  • 2013 – 51,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,789 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Pad wear sensor issue

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mount splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,789 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,789 miles
    Test number
    204864357456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,787 miles (+4,915)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,787 miles
    Test number
    915878892775
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass188,872 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,872 miles
    Test number
    724074848842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,870 miles (+13,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,870 miles
    Test number
    893106885545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,995 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,995 miles
    Test number
    159357249414
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Pad wear sensor issue (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mount splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail168,995 miles (+12,865)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,995 miles
    Test number
    680958588126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Pad wear sensor issue (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mount splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass156,130 miles (+15,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,130 miles
    Test number
    305411723398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass140,565 miles (+14,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    315549403738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,735 miles
    Test number
    622970480602
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisorySlight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear outer ball joints.

  10. Fail125,727 miles (+6,096)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    925181651312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisorySlight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear outer ball joints.

  11. Pass119,631 miles (+9,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,631 miles
    Test number
    527698038860
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test passed trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass110,129 miles (+4,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    682034662146
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  13. Pass105,876 miles (+14,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    989262980742
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass91,369 miles (+21,108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    219416175475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,261 miles (+18,338)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    327273844143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass51,923 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    396182263183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn
    • NoteFront number plate is slightly deteriorated

Questions about LB10 BZA

Does LB10 BZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 BZA is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB10 BZA?
The MOT on LB10 BZA is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 BZA done?
LB10 BZA was recorded at 193,789 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 11,378 miles a year.
Has LB10 BZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 BZA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 BZA 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 LB10 BZA find?
LB10 BZA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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