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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LC08 DAYMOT history

LC08 DAY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LC08 DAY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,149 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DAY was last recorded at 143,149 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,584 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,565 miles
Average per year
9,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,149 miles
  • 2025 – 136,584 miles
  • 2024 – 127,987 miles
  • 2023 – 118,556 miles
  • 2022 – 110,326 miles
  • 2021 – 101,391 miles
  • 2020 – 94,206 miles
  • 2019 – 88,484 miles
  • 2018 – 69,732 miles
  • 2017 – 52,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the lens (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,149 miles (+6,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,149 miles
    Test number
    105480475060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass136,584 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,584 miles
    Test number
    157349800441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail136,579 miles (+8,592)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,579 miles
    Test number
    494078106209
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCant see front inner pad
  4. Pass127,987 miles (+9,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,987 miles
    Test number
    712218245855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,556 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    233851533876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,326 miles (+8,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,326 miles
    Test number
    235296918919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,391 miles (+7,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    779394030787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges
  8. Pass94,206 miles (+5,722)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,206 miles
    Test number
    900194118553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  9. Pass88,484 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    118763020396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,726 miles (+17,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    896199044125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,732 miles (+17,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    634487446839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    835675423384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DAY

Does LC08 DAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 DAY is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DAY?
The MOT on LC08 DAY is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 DAY done?
LC08 DAY was recorded at 143,149 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,895 miles a year.
Has LC08 DAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DAY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 DAY 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 LC08 DAY find?
LC08 DAY passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the lens; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush.

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