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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 GFAMOT history

LB06 GFA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
173,785 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 GFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 GFA was last recorded at 173,785 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 8,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2011: 74,010 miles, lower than 151,230 miles on 10 Jun 2010.

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
164,996 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,789 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,785 miles
  • 2022 – 164,996 miles
  • 2021 – 148,502 miles
  • 2019 – 144,006 miles
  • 2018 – 133,314 miles
  • 2017 – 125,047 miles
  • 2016 – 117,567 miles
  • 2015 – 110,454 miles
  • 2014 – 98,474 miles
  • 2013 – 91,510 miles
  • 2012 – 81,978 miles
  • 2011 – 74,010 miles
  • 2010 – 151,230 miles
  • 2009 – 114,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,785 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,785 miles (+8,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,785 miles
    Test number
    888590731029
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,996 miles (+16,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,996 miles
    Test number
    285785976380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,502 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,502 miles
    Test number
    659471973298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,499 miles (+4,493)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,499 miles
    Test number
    855279382302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,006 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,006 miles
    Test number
    129147751777
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,004 miles (+10,690)7 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,004 miles
    Test number
    557105242933
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE PADS SENSOR WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,314 miles (+8,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,314 miles
    Test number
    983548354737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,047 miles (+7,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,047 miles
    Test number
    391029114730
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass117,567 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    969351644452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,454 miles (+11,980)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,454 miles
    Test number
    356822515465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  11. Pass98,474 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    848435154172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,459 miles (+6,949)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    665733654133
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass91,510 miles (+1,436)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    785089183128
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass90,074 miles (+8,096)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,074 miles
    Test number
    115730953172
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDid not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

  15. Pass81,978 miles (+7,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    829632752107
    • 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. Fail74,010 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    325578491002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDid not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

  17. Pass74,010 miles (-77,220)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    968078591056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDid not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

  18. Pass151,230 miles (+260)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,230 miles
    Test number
    824661660159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

  19. Fail150,970 miles (+36,305)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,970 miles
    Test number
    712089050109
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

  20. Pass114,665 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,665 miles
    Test number
    223671869466
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wear low.
    • NoteRear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Questions about LB06 GFA

Does LB06 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 GFA expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 GFA?
The MOT on LB06 GFA expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 GFA done?
LB06 GFA was recorded at 173,785 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has LB06 GFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 GFA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB06 GFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 GFA find?
LB06 GFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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