BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB06 RNJMOT history
LB06 RNJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,196 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB06 RNJ
- 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
- 14 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB06 RNJ was last recorded at 140,196 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 3,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2023: 129,159 miles, lower than 129,160 miles on 29 Sept 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,008 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,188 miles
- Average per year
- 6,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,196 miles
- 2024 – 137,008 miles
- 2023 – 129,159 miles
- 2022 – 120,839 miles
- 2021 – 116,981 miles
- 2020 – 111,360 miles
- 2019 – 105,872 miles
- 2017 – 87,953 miles
- 2016 – 83,941 miles
- 2015 – 79,400 miles
- 2014 – 75,342 miles
- 2013 – 69,569 miles
- 2012 – 63,883 miles
- 2011 – 57,642 miles
- 2010 – 51,036 miles
- 2009 – 35,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,196 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front jacking pad missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,196 miles (+3,188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,196 miles
- Test number
- 203960285157
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,008 miles (+7,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 137,008 miles
- Test number
- 227263105134
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,159 miles (-1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 129,159 miles
- Test number
- 213084114268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking pad missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail129,160 miles (+8,321)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,160 miles
- Test number
- 858800767692
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi. (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking pad missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass120,839 miles (+3,858)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,839 miles
- Test number
- 415078455751
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres are winter style and treads are feathering
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass116,981 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,981 miles
- Test number
- 439091649386
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass111,360 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 111,360 miles
- Test number
- 502533340056
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
Fail111,358 miles (+5,486)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,358 miles
- Test number
- 828120612732
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
Pass105,872 miles (+5,745)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 105,872 miles
- Test number
- 169186146026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,127 miles (+12,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,127 miles
- Test number
- 491696597088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES AND BOTH REAR TYRES WHITH IN LEGAL LIMITS REPLACE AS SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,953 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 310317242544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
Fail87,949 miles (+4,008)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,949 miles
- Test number
- 270380428132
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
Pass83,941 miles (+4,541)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,941 miles
- Test number
- 787268513050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass79,400 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,400 miles
- Test number
- 243837698251
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,342 miles (+5,773)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,342 miles
- Test number
- 936150574291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,569 miles (+5,686)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,569 miles
- Test number
- 336427163403
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,883 miles (+6,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,883 miles
- Test number
- 329135872446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,642 miles (+6,606)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 57,642 miles
- Test number
- 955733051288
- NoteEmissions to clean to registar
Pass51,036 miles (+943)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,036 miles
- Test number
- 504263760289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,093 miles (+15,089)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 50,093 miles
- Test number
- 500642570120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,004 miles
- Test number
- 453931789153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB06 RNJ
- Does LB06 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 RNJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB06 RNJ?
- The MOT on LB06 RNJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB06 RNJ done?
- LB06 RNJ was recorded at 140,196 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
- Has LB06 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB06 RNJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB06 RNJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB06 RNJ find?
- LB06 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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