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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 VTXMOT history

LB57 VTX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
182,751 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VTX was last recorded at 182,751 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,132 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,619 miles
Average per year
11,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,751 miles
  • 2024 – 178,132 miles
  • 2023 – 173,509 miles
  • 2022 – 172,636 miles
  • 2021 – 172,636 miles
  • 2020 – 168,785 miles
  • 2019 – 151,756 miles
  • 2018 – 124,608 miles
  • 2017 – 112,452 miles
  • 2016 – 99,293 miles
  • 2015 – 83,703 miles
  • 2014 – 76,821 miles
  • 2013 – 54,257 miles
  • 2012 – 40,948 miles
  • 2011 – 24,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,751 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,751 miles (+4,619)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,751 miles
    Test number
    593502337692
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass178,132 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    178,132 miles
    Test number
    864273770071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,069 miles (+4,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,069 miles
    Test number
    430643183743
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  4. Pass173,509 miles (+873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,509 miles
    Test number
    864026047553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass172,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    341095921194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail172,636 miles (+3,851)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    838863327626
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass168,785 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    672254080284
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,784 miles (+17,028)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,784 miles
    Test number
    122129212822
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,756 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,756 miles
    Test number
    655379269639
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail151,248 miles (+26,640)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,248 miles
    Test number
    620450727942
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    890417200355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail124,608 miles (+12,156)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    805299038594
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass112,452 miles (+13,159)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,452 miles
    Test number
    252167543696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    557811285402
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres badly worn on edges
    • AdvisorySome wear to o/s/r tyre

  15. Fail99,293 miles (+15,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    905319537802
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres badly worn on edges
    • AdvisorySome wear to o/s/r tyre

  16. Pass83,703 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    810878834175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,821 miles (+11,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    827921154380
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and going out of shape

  18. Pass65,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    495689304039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,662 miles (+11,405)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    196769404024
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    987178203010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,257 miles (+13,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    516418803044
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,948 miles (+16,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    159191312086
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

  23. Pass24,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    209381011032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,527 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    248591811052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB57 VTX

Does LB57 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VTX expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VTX?
The MOT on LB57 VTX expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VTX done?
LB57 VTX was recorded at 182,751 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 11,257 miles a year.
Has LB57 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VTX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 VTX 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 LB57 VTX find?
LB57 VTX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer wall.

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