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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR58 VFAMOT history

LR58 VFA is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

LR58 VFA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
178,224 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR58 VFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR58 VFA was last recorded at 178,224 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 4,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,894 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,330 miles
Average per year
9,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,224 miles
  • 2023 – 173,894 miles
  • 2022 – 172,373 miles
  • 2021 – 166,007 miles
  • 2020 – 155,311 miles
  • 2019 – 141,828 miles
  • 2018 – 133,604 miles
  • 2017 – 125,412 miles
  • 2016 – 113,978 miles
  • 2014 – 93,064 miles
  • 2013 – 81,051 miles
  • 2012 – 66,682 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,224 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Runflat tyre fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,224 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    199792148170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,894 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,894 miles
    Test number
    129067329641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail173,894 miles (+1,521)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,894 miles
    Test number
    271785993234
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass172,373 miles (+6,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,373 miles
    Test number
    683076980175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass166,007 miles (+10,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,007 miles
    Test number
    752529054067
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( Flexi pipe ) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass155,311 miles (+13,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,311 miles
    Test number
    874713697103
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,828 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,828 miles
    Test number
    837462178097
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Runflat tyre fitted
  8. Fail141,827 miles (+8,223)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    420313355543
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Runflat tyre fitted
  9. Pass133,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    761086316073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,604 miles (+8,192)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    973043643278
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth dip beam dim
  11. Pass125,412 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    881700417002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail125,358 miles (+11,380)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    787469580668
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass113,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    782381763380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail113,977 miles (+20,913)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    284721257286
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass93,064 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    477061624298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,038 miles (+11,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    856302414283
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass81,051 miles (+14,369)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    726832253288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass66,682 miles (+13,702)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    409550252299
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass52,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    308039361421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR58 VFA

Does LR58 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR58 VFA expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR58 VFA?
The MOT on LR58 VFA expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR58 VFA done?
LR58 VFA was recorded at 178,224 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 9,510 miles a year.
Has LR58 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR58 VFA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR58 VFA 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 LR58 VFA find?
LR58 VFA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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