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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 FVJMOT history

LD08 FVJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
190,849 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FVJ
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
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FVJ was last recorded at 190,849 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 14,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,946 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14,903 miles
Average per year
12,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,849 miles
  • 2023 – 175,946 miles
  • 2022 – 166,673 miles
  • 2021 – 158,802 miles
  • 2020 – 152,685 miles
  • 2019 – 145,081 miles
  • 2018 – 135,990 miles
  • 2017 – 126,963 miles
  • 2016 – 108,191 miles
  • 2015 – 91,712 miles
  • 2014 – 71,947 miles
  • 2013 – 51,638 miles
  • 2012 – 33,923 miles
  • 2011 – 20,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,849 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,849 miles (+14,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,849 miles
    Test number
    934893308474
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass175,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,946 miles
    Test number
    544431359503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail175,946 miles (+9,273)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,946 miles
    Test number
    213480213873
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass166,673 miles (+7,871)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,673 miles
    Test number
    135551091091
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,802 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,802 miles
    Test number
    662892532159
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,802 miles (+6,117)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,802 miles
    Test number
    720869453480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,685 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,685 miles
    Test number
    405255744307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,081 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,081 miles
    Test number
    704873711754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,990 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    180964102672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,963 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    709334319203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail126,718 miles (+18,527)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    408910220475
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass108,191 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,191 miles
    Test number
    438443778783
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has play
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  13. Fail108,191 miles (+16,479)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,191 miles
    Test number
    431595509155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has play
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  14. Pass91,712 miles (+19,765)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    928066035102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not exposing chords

  15. Pass71,947 miles (+286)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    557609834162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail71,661 miles (+20,023)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    955836834184
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,638 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    355821453110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf tyre worn low on edges/very cut & cracked in sidewalls(evidence of bieng runflat)/nail in tyre
    • NoteOsr handbrake low effort

  18. Fail51,638 miles (+17,715)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    218631053115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf tyre worn low on edges/very cut & cracked in sidewalls(evidence of bieng runflat)/nail in tyre
    • NoteOsr handbrake low effort

  19. Pass33,923 miles (+13,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    515216762089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,848 miles
    Test number
    898447281036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FVJ

Does LD08 FVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 FVJ expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FVJ?
The MOT on LD08 FVJ expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 FVJ done?
LD08 FVJ was recorded at 190,849 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 12,463 miles a year.
Has LD08 FVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FVJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 FVJ 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 FVJ find?
LD08 FVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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