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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 ZRNMOT history

LB57 ZRN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
195,378 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZRN
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
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZRN was last recorded at 195,378 miles on 31 May 2024, 19,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,508 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
19,870 miles
Average per year
11,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,378 miles
  • 2023 – 175,508 miles
  • 2022 – 169,896 miles
  • 2021 – 167,247 miles
  • 2020 – 162,864 miles
  • 2019 – 148,283 miles
  • 2018 – 132,157 miles
  • 2017 – 114,672 miles
  • 2016 – 99,314 miles
  • 2015 – 88,186 miles
  • 2014 – 75,837 miles
  • 2013 – 60,828 miles
  • 2012 – 48,070 miles
  • 2011 – 38,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,378 miles (+19,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    195,378 miles
    Test number
    784099580718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,508 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    175,508 miles
    Test number
    745539093618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,485 miles (+5,589)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,485 miles
    Test number
    489558764198
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,896 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    169,896 miles
    Test number
    846073435965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,247 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    167,247 miles
    Test number
    145700214118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,864 miles (+14,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,864 miles
    Test number
    255450821648
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,283 miles (+16,126)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,283 miles
    Test number
    495159793910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,157 miles
    Test number
    269206387612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,157 miles (+17,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,157 miles
    Test number
    376253920414
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  10. Pass114,672 miles (+15,358)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    120209648426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,314 miles (+11,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    967230043204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail88,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    239446315023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass88,186 miles (+12,349)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    445096815044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,837 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    895955814091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,822 miles (+14,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    669314014020
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass60,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    186591423418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,828 miles (+12,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    957351323044
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass48,070 miles (+9,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    539753412032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    649614621027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 ZRN

Does LB57 ZRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZRN expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZRN?
The MOT on LB57 ZRN expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZRN done?
LB57 ZRN was recorded at 195,378 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 11,756 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZRN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZRN 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 ZRN find?
LB57 ZRN passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks, and 1 more.

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