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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 VVTMOT history

LC08 VVT is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LC08 VVT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,168 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VVT was last recorded at 158,168 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,875 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,293 miles
Average per year
7,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,168 miles
  • 2025 – 153,875 miles
  • 2024 – 148,037 miles
  • 2023 – 144,434 miles
  • 2022 – 141,084 miles
  • 2020 – 196,829 miles
  • 2017 – 94,642 miles
  • 2016 – 87,975 miles
  • 2015 – 79,741 miles
  • 2014 – 71,384 miles
  • 2013 – 60,664 miles
  • 2012 – 51,013 miles
  • 2011 – 38,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,168 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,168 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,168 miles
    Test number
    979471637953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,875 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,875 miles
    Test number
    739416727314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,869 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,869 miles
    Test number
    854623826370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,037 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,037 miles
    Test number
    956972716905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail148,037 miles (+3,603)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,037 miles
    Test number
    101679662792
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,434 miles (+3,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,434 miles
    Test number
    447809039978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (bottom arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (bottom arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak(engine area)

  7. Pass141,084 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    844578808431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail141,083 miles1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,083 miles
    Test number
    128435727805
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air spring (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass217,482 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    217,482 km
    Test number
    251164124709
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass196,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,829 miles
    Test number
    610775061689
    • 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))

  11. Fail196,829 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,829 miles
    Test number
    331335590316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working head h7 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass173,007 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,007 km
    Test number
    320160907310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,642 miles (+6,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    106995720777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean,not registering on DGA
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

  14. Pass87,975 miles (+8,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    728582503598
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean,not registering on DGA

  15. Pass79,741 miles (+8,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    947496445189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass71,384 miles (+10,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    145523564128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,664 miles (+9,651)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    605681973179
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoot full

  18. Pass51,013 miles (+12,728)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    195024272174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear 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

  19. Pass38,285 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    156236831100
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

Questions about LC08 VVT

Does LC08 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VVT is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VVT?
The MOT on LC08 VVT is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 VVT done?
LC08 VVT was recorded at 158,168 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
Has LC08 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VVT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 VVT 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 VVT find?
LC08 VVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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