BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 ZVMMOT history
LL08 ZVM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 257,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 257,121 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 ZVM
- 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
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 ZVM was last recorded at 257,121 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 20,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 237,030 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,091 miles
- Average per year
- 13,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 257,121 miles
- 2025 – 237,030 miles
- 2024 – 228,222 miles
- 2023 – 220,248 miles
- 2022 – 213,731 miles
- 2021 – 205,183 miles
- 2020 – 195,638 miles
- 2019 – 183,574 miles
- 2018 – 173,909 miles
- 2017 – 165,113 miles
- 2016 – 160,044 miles
- 2015 – 147,868 miles
- 2014 – 131,384 miles
- 2013 – 119,276 miles
- 2012 – 104,991 miles
- 2011 – 59,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,121 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,121 miles (+20,091)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 257,121 miles
- Test number
- 894709114016
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,030 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 237,030 miles
- Test number
- 382988586946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,972 miles (+8,750)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,972 miles
- Test number
- 639909790125
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass228,222 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 228,222 miles
- Test number
- 584049692122
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail228,222 miles (+7,974)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,222 miles
- Test number
- 493232612884
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass220,248 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 220,248 miles
- Test number
- 951965780361
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail220,248 miles (+6,517)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,248 miles
- Test number
- 319082923856
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass213,731 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 213,731 miles
- Test number
- 662377951473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail213,728 miles (+8,545)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,728 miles
- Test number
- 604763112154
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass205,183 miles (+9,545)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 205,183 miles
- Test number
- 859067256509
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,638 miles (+12,064)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 195,638 miles
- Test number
- 618878867278
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass183,574 miles (+9,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 183,574 miles
- Test number
- 410630271976
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,909 miles (+8,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 173,909 miles
- Test number
- 338037769813
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass165,113 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 165,113 miles
- Test number
- 378338284907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,044 miles (+12,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 160,044 miles
- Test number
- 796693042646
- AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s brake discs slightly lipped
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
Pass147,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 147,868 miles
- Test number
- 665252509965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,868 miles (+1,798)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,868 miles
- Test number
- 761977826357
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail146,070 miles (+14,686)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,070 miles
- Test number
- 395726205427
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass131,384 miles (+12,108)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 131,384 miles
- Test number
- 545570204297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,276 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 119,276 miles
- Test number
- 109563853284
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteService light on
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail119,276 miles (+14,285)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,276 miles
- Test number
- 107333853234
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteService light on
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,991 miles (+23,347)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,991 miles
- Test number
- 137759512213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,644 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 81,644 miles
- Test number
- 966284952009
- DangerousFree play detected at steering wheel on close examination it would appear that the steering rack mounts have movement ( unable to see due to under guard fitted ) would advise closer inspection .
- NoteDiesel emissions too clean to test
Fail81,639 miles (+22,610)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,639 miles
- Test number
- 637873452016
- DangerousFree play detected at steering wheel on close examination it would appear that the steering rack mounts have movement ( unable to see due to under guard fitted ) would advise closer inspection .
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDiesel emissions too clean to test
Pass59,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 59,029 miles
- Test number
- 725098511282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 ZVM
- Does LL08 ZVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZVM is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 ZVM?
- The MOT on LL08 ZVM is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 ZVM done?
- LL08 ZVM was recorded at 257,121 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 13,091 miles a year.
- Has LL08 ZVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 ZVM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL08 ZVM 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 LL08 ZVM find?
- LL08 ZVM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arms on both sides, and 3 more.
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