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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 FVZMOT history

LD08 FVZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
103,262 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FVZ was last recorded at 103,262 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2019: 99,077 miles, lower than 155,025 miles on 22 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,976 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
4,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 103,262 miles
  • 2020 – 101,976 miles
  • 2019 – 99,077 miles
  • 2018 – 155,025 miles
  • 2017 – 94,561 miles
  • 2016 – 92,303 miles
  • 2015 – 87,970 miles
  • 2014 – 76,248 miles
  • 2013 – 68,921 miles
  • 2012 – 60,099 miles
  • 2011 – 54,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,262 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Emissions test passed;too clean to be detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front exhaust heat shield rattling/vibrating on exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Signs of grease leaking from Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,262 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    238633939864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,976 miles (+2,899)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,976 miles
    Test number
    362204369975
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,077 miles (-55,948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    726427686273
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass155,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,025 miles
    Test number
    476952843550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451402097837
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass94,561 miles (+79)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,561 miles
    Test number
    738590513249
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed;too clean to be detected
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield rattling/vibrating on exhaust
    • AdvisorySigns of grease leaking from Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter

  7. Fail94,482 miles (+2,179)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    716164622399
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed;too clean to be detected
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield rattling/vibrating on exhaust
    • AdvisorySigns of grease leaking from Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter

  8. Pass92,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    439473394499
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail92,301 miles (+4,331)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    994294082494
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp not present (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass87,970 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    931563144491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre spliting

  11. Fail87,904 miles (+11,656)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    828308021288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre spliting

  12. Pass76,248 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    679707784021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,228 miles (+7,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    709755084063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass68,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    349356483038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,918 miles (+8,819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    176546483442
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  16. Pass60,099 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,099 miles
    Test number
    339909172014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,169 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    439490231115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    198684831422
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 FVZ

Does LD08 FVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 FVZ expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FVZ?
The MOT on LD08 FVZ expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 FVZ done?
LD08 FVZ was recorded at 103,262 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
Has LD08 FVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FVZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LD08 FVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 FVZ find?
LD08 FVZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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