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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 NSZMOT history

LD08 NSZ is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 178,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LD08 NSZ black 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,230 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NSZ was last recorded at 178,230 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,996 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,234 miles
Average per year
7,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,230 miles
  • 2023 – 170,996 miles
  • 2022 – 165,575 miles
  • 2017 – 155,890 miles
  • 2016 – 140,674 miles
  • 2015 – 127,681 miles
  • 2014 – 116,919 miles
  • 2013 – 98,846 miles
  • 2012 – 80,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,230 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,230 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,230 miles
    Test number
    421260358814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,996 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,996 miles
    Test number
    934169963943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,575 miles (+9,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,575 miles
    Test number
    542037273913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,890 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,890 miles
    Test number
    838500469010
    • 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)
  5. Fail155,817 miles (+15,143)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,817 miles
    Test number
    713008208805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
  6. Pass140,674 miles (+12,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    197934991743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,681 miles (+10,762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,681 miles
    Test number
    199531645104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,919 miles (+18,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    278786254490
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass98,846 miles (+18,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    837442423111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    218054112404
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass108,459 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,459 km
    Test number
    607940311177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

Questions about LD08 NSZ

Does LD08 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NSZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NSZ?
The MOT on LD08 NSZ is valid until 16 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 NSZ done?
LD08 NSZ was recorded at 178,230 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
Has LD08 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NSZ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LD08 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LD08 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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