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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS57 ZVGMOT history

LS57 ZVG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

LS57 ZVG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
87,227 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZVG was last recorded at 87,227 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,757 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
4,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,227 miles
  • 2022 – 84,757 miles
  • 2021 – 82,916 miles
  • 2020 – 82,564 miles
  • 2019 – 80,199 miles
  • 2018 – 77,730 miles
  • 2017 – 75,924 miles
  • 2016 – 72,148 miles
  • 2015 – 68,395 miles
  • 2014 – 64,122 miles
  • 2013 – 57,185 miles
  • 2012 – 45,150 miles
  • 2011 – 44,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,227 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,227 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    664993065143
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass84,757 miles (+1,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    573603667063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,916 miles (+352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    753779817239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,564 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    472148989383
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail82,564 miles (+2,365)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    229731367215
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,199 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    171475773000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,730 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    880776030601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    906836178518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,924 miles (+3,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    337161662355
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  10. Pass72,148 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    388710557475
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread De laminated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass68,395 miles (+96)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    548385915064
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail68,299 miles (+4,177)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    436368005034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass64,122 miles (+6,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    819698104077
    • NoteExhaust emissions too low for analyser to detect

  14. Pass57,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,185 miles
    Test number
    767835713096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail57,183 miles (+12,033)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    187525913456
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,150 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    556792712037
    • 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. Fail44,769 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    399915631356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,769 miles (+8,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    475845831427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    439785601036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 ZVG

Does LS57 ZVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 ZVG expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZVG?
The MOT on LS57 ZVG expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 ZVG done?
LS57 ZVG was recorded at 87,227 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZVG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZVG 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 LS57 ZVG find?
LS57 ZVG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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