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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS07 VBZMOT history

LS07 VBZ is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LS07 VBZ silver 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,115 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 VBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 VBZ was last recorded at 164,115 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2022: 161,030 miles, lower than 161,036 miles on 15 Jul 2022.

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
163,782 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
8,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,115 miles
  • 2025 – 163,782 miles
  • 2024 – 163,155 miles
  • 2023 – 162,399 miles
  • 2022 – 161,030 miles
  • 2021 – 158,957 miles
  • 2020 – 158,038 miles
  • 2019 – 156,791 miles
  • 2018 – 155,207 miles
  • 2017 – 152,283 miles
  • 2016 – 149,245 miles
  • 2015 – 146,435 miles
  • 2014 – 136,765 miles
  • 2013 – 128,513 miles
  • 2012 – 119,059 miles
  • 2011 – 106,713 miles
  • 2010 – 38,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,115 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.

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,115 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    733393435121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,782 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,782 miles
    Test number
    900678213370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,155 miles (+756)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,155 miles
    Test number
    128116101753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  4. Pass162,399 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,399 miles
    Test number
    436959857109
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass161,030 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,030 miles
    Test number
    201452384401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,036 miles (+2,079)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,036 miles
    Test number
    332521087711
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass158,957 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,957 miles
    Test number
    716674679302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass158,038 miles (+1,247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    450563470688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  9. Pass156,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,791 miles
    Test number
    738745172666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  10. Fail156,791 miles (+1,584)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,791 miles
    Test number
    903016743618
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  11. Pass155,207 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,207 miles
    Test number
    235940102080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  12. Pass152,283 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    867916837876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass149,245 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,245 miles
    Test number
    505051270102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,243 miles (+2,808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,243 miles
    Test number
    940920597256
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass146,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    146,435 miles
    Test number
    179761285163
    • 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)
  16. Fail146,435 miles (+9,670)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,435 miles
    Test number
    188090785172
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
  17. Pass136,765 miles (+8,252)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,765 miles
    Test number
    267300774127
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass128,513 miles (+9,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,513 miles
    Test number
    947509163127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass119,059 miles (+12,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    105570872104
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
  20. Pass106,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    227689751117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,713 miles (+68,696)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    307809051119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass38,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,017 miles
    Test number
    810317660110
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LS07 VBZ

Does LS07 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 VBZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS07 VBZ?
The MOT on LS07 VBZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 VBZ done?
LS07 VBZ was recorded at 164,115 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,025 miles a year.
Has LS07 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 VBZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS07 VBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS07 VBZ find?
LS07 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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