BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LD57 VBNMOT history
LD57 VBN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 185,904 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD57 VBN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD57 VBN was last recorded at 185,904 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 10,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,937 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,967 miles
- Average per year
- 10,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,904 miles
- 2024 – 174,937 miles
- 2022 – 159,907 miles
- 2021 – 154,437 miles
- 2020 – 147,221 miles
- 2019 – 140,899 miles
- 2018 – 118,266 miles
- 2017 – 102,873 miles
- 2016 – 86,340 miles
- 2015 – 75,382 miles
- 2014 – 61,392 miles
- 2013 – 45,636 miles
- 2012 – 34,605 miles
- 2011 – 23,810 miles
- 2010 – 21,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,904 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,904 miles (+10,967)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 185,904 miles
- Test number
- 909179746754
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,937 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 174,937 miles
- Test number
- 196848440084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryHand brake travel high
Pass261,137 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 261,137 km
- Test number
- 338764948763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail261,135 km1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,135 km
- Test number
- 102671759657
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,907 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 159,907 miles
- Test number
- 353165844050
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean
Pass154,437 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,437 miles
- Test number
- 598590957849
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,435 miles (+7,214)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,435 miles
- Test number
- 856127834518
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,221 miles (+6,322)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 147,221 miles
- Test number
- 278175713704
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,899 miles (+22,633)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 140,899 miles
- Test number
- 827167334601
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCover and shields fitted
Pass118,266 miles (+15,393)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,266 miles
- Test number
- 975894465205
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,873 miles (+16,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,873 miles
- Test number
- 907015810836
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Inner edge's (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,340 miles (+10,958)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,340 miles
- Test number
- 278363168303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,382 miles (+13,990)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,382 miles
- Test number
- 914383220361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,392 miles (+15,756)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,392 miles
- Test number
- 878408244234
- NoteDiesel emission check & tested to clean reading smoke meter.
- NoteOil temperture taken Reading 95c
Pass45,636 miles (+11,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 45,636 miles
- Test number
- 597105243220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,605 miles (+10,795)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,605 miles
- Test number
- 868794972134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,810 miles (+1,954)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 23,810 miles
- Test number
- 236956521474
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass21,856 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,856 miles
- Test number
- 175217961041
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre has lots of small cuts in the tread
Fail21,856 miles (+774)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,856 miles
- Test number
- 717886761061
- FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre has lots of small cuts in the tread
Pass21,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 21,082 miles
- Test number
- 343287750474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD57 VBN
- Does LD57 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VBN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD57 VBN?
- The MOT on LD57 VBN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD57 VBN done?
- LD57 VBN was recorded at 185,904 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 10,722 miles a year.
- Has LD57 VBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD57 VBN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD57 VBN 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 LD57 VBN find?
- LD57 VBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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