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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 GHZMOT history

LB06 GHZ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
193,071 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 GHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 GHZ was last recorded at 193,071 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 4,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,037 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,034 miles
Average per year
9,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,071 miles
  • 2021 – 189,037 miles
  • 2020 – 183,961 miles
  • 2019 – 176,736 miles
  • 2018 – 170,438 miles
  • 2017 – 163,227 miles
  • 2016 – 152,216 miles
  • 2015 – 138,618 miles
  • 2014 – 123,911 miles
  • 2013 – 110,109 miles
  • 2012 – 103,585 miles
  • 2011 – 95,591 miles
  • 2010 – 86,587 miles
  • 2009 – 77,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,071 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,071 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,071 miles
    Test number
    426743865476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,037 miles (+5,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    189,037 miles
    Test number
    556177068328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,961 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    183,961 miles
    Test number
    665653904475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,961 miles (+7,225)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,961 miles
    Test number
    195413571428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,736 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,736 miles
    Test number
    971053052198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail176,726 miles (+6,288)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,726 miles
    Test number
    155381520422
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass170,438 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,438 miles
    Test number
    649597659219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail170,428 miles (+7,201)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,428 miles
    Test number
    266145213954
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass163,227 miles (+11,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,227 miles
    Test number
    373949249558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    170008913795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail152,216 miles (+13,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    781692524871
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass138,618 miles (+14,707)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    586016645126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,911 miles (+13,802)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,911 miles
    Test number
    748409824170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,109 miles (+6,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    877160133134
    • NoteBulb warning light on but all bulb s ok

  15. Pass103,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,585 miles
    Test number
    245023552167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail103,585 miles (+26)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,585 miles
    Test number
    378743052179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail103,559 miles (+7,968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    436251052107
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass95,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    926720051187
    • 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)

  19. Fail95,591 miles (+9,004)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    278940651161
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass86,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,587 miles
    Test number
    544617040160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,587 miles (+9,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,587 miles
    Test number
    991357540182
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass77,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    211781029146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 GHZ

Does LB06 GHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 GHZ expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 GHZ?
The MOT on LB06 GHZ expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 GHZ done?
LB06 GHZ was recorded at 193,071 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 9,043 miles a year.
Has LB06 GHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 GHZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB06 GHZ 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 LB06 GHZ find?
LB06 GHZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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