BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 FVHMOT history
LD08 FVH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 165,039 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 FVH
- 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
- 5 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 FVH was last recorded at 165,039 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,273 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,766 miles
- Average per year
- 9,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,039 miles
- 2025 – 159,273 miles
- 2024 – 134,353 miles
- 2023 – 131,732 miles
- 2022 – 125,701 miles
- 2021 – 123,913 miles
- 2020 – 117,433 miles
- 2019 – 110,547 miles
- 2018 – 100,539 miles
- 2017 – 91,142 miles
- 2016 – 79,117 miles
- 2015 – 68,592 miles
- 2014 – 55,716 miles
- 2013 – 45,955 miles
- 2012 – 36,924 miles
- 2011 – 28,946 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,039 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s flickering
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,039 miles (+5,766)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 165,039 miles
- Test number
- 640181540751
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,273 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 159,273 miles
- Test number
- 987445054691
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (d))
- 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))
Fail159,273 miles (+24,920)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,273 miles
- Test number
- 931176460366
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (d))
- 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))
Pass134,353 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 134,353 miles
- Test number
- 266889707777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,732 miles (+6,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 131,732 miles
- Test number
- 159760139146
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,701 miles (+1,788)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 125,701 miles
- Test number
- 447089027489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,913 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 123,913 miles
- Test number
- 711980518709
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,911 miles (+6,478)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,911 miles
- Test number
- 960593389211
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,433 miles (+6,886)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 117,433 miles
- Test number
- 319384242127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,547 miles (+10,008)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,547 miles
- Test number
- 885346024192
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Pass100,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,539 miles
- Test number
- 692829157092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,539 miles (+9,397)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,539 miles
- Test number
- 914137388178
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,142 miles (+12,025)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 91,142 miles
- Test number
- 753342457213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,117 miles (+10,525)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 79,117 miles
- Test number
- 205353961321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,592 miles (+12,876)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 68,592 miles
- Test number
- 475547205159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,716 miles (+9,761)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 55,716 miles
- Test number
- 599401504164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,955 miles (+9,031)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,955 miles
- Test number
- 169579993002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,924 miles (+7,978)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,924 miles
- Test number
- 375701222106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,946 miles
- Test number
- 349919301106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 FVH
- Does LD08 FVH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FVH is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 FVH?
- The MOT on LD08 FVH is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 FVH done?
- LD08 FVH was recorded at 165,039 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
- Has LD08 FVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 FVH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 FVH 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 LD08 FVH find?
- LD08 FVH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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