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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 FVSMOT history

LD08 FVS is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

LD08 FVS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
130,765 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FVS
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
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FVS was last recorded at 130,765 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 8,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,316 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,449 miles
Average per year
8,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,765 miles
  • 2021 – 122,316 miles
  • 2020 – 114,674 miles
  • 2019 – 108,915 miles
  • 2018 – 94,423 miles
  • 2017 – 87,223 miles
  • 2016 – 79,909 miles
  • 2015 – 70,959 miles
  • 2014 – 62,331 miles
  • 2013 – 54,727 miles
  • 2012 – 48,663 miles
  • 2011 – 39,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,765 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,765 miles
    Test number
    443023905842
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail130,765 miles (+8,449)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,765 miles
    Test number
    845197666305
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass122,316 miles (+7,642)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    276287151171
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass114,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    669669981819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven / nearside low

  5. Fail114,674 miles (+5,759)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    626000738114
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven / nearside low

  6. Pass108,915 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    348880639940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail108,915 miles (+14,492)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    268276209121
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass94,423 miles (+7,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    383317232367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven

  9. Pass87,223 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    492844010530
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 2mm and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryIndicators don't self cancel on turns
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven

  10. Fail87,223 miles (+7,314)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    635705896016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 2mm and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryIndicators don't self cancel on turns
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency uneven

  11. Pass79,909 miles (+8,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    322396956700
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

  12. Pass70,959 miles (+8,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    408539045686
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped

  13. Pass62,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    455040404358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,331 miles (+7,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    157430104324
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass54,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    469122723354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,727 miles (+6,064)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    635612223323
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,663 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,663 miles
    Test number
    376495322353
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteRear dif damp with oil

  18. Fail48,663 miles (+8,686)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,663 miles
    Test number
    568705822397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteRear dif damp with oil

  19. Pass39,977 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    997495821330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    496104771061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FVS

Does LD08 FVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 FVS expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FVS?
The MOT on LD08 FVS expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 FVS done?
LD08 FVS was recorded at 130,765 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 8,409 miles a year.
Has LD08 FVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FVS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 FVS 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 FVS find?
LD08 FVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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