BMW logo

BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 ZGJMOT history

LB06 ZGJ is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 223,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
223,070 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,891 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB06 ZGJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 ZGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 ZGJ was last recorded at 223,070 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 3,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2013: 13,800 miles, lower than 129,872 miles on 17 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,326 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,744 miles
Average per year
9,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 223,070 miles
  • 2022 – 219,326 miles
  • 2021 – 213,304 miles
  • 2020 – 207,103 miles
  • 2019 – 199,097 miles
  • 2018 – 187,510 miles
  • 2017 – 178,516 miles
  • 2016 – 160,021 miles
  • 2015 – 147,852 miles
  • 2013 – 138,006 miles
  • 2011 – 114,881 miles
  • 2010 – 100,015 miles
  • 2009 – 89,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    223,070 miles
    Test number
    940623266040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail223,063 miles (+3,737)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,063 miles
    Test number
    509249150885
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,326 miles (+6,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    219,326 miles
    Test number
    864207886672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,304 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,304 miles
    Test number
    749959515321
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays

  5. Fail213,304 miles (+6,201)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,304 miles
    Test number
    372735843109
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays

  6. Pass207,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    207,103 miles
    Test number
    744075322473
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail207,100 miles (+8,003)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,100 miles
    Test number
    724111116181
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass199,097 miles (+11,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    199,097 miles
    Test number
    630767530980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass187,510 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    187,510 miles
    Test number
    857814111420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,516 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    178,516 miles
    Test number
    417781822929
    • 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)

  11. Fail178,504 miles (+18,483)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,504 miles
    Test number
    600187740403
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass160,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,021 miles
    Test number
    447559083531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,021 miles (+12,169)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,021 miles
    Test number
    953070353694
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass147,852 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    147,852 miles
    Test number
    456960925046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack end joint

  15. Fail147,851 miles (+9,845)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,851 miles
    Test number
    737857015001
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack end joint

  16. Pass138,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    505772753313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,800 miles (-116,072)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,800 miles
    Test number
    448412853348
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass129,872 miles (+14,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    939907613025
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass114,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,881 miles
    Test number
    429538301272
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail114,881 miles (+14,866)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,881 miles
    Test number
    455538501255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass100,015 miles (+10,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    362934000447
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass89,891 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    180992309278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,887 miles (+1,620)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    461808499115
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass88,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    170300669147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 ZGJ

Does LB06 ZGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 ZGJ expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 ZGJ?
The MOT on LB06 ZGJ 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 LB06 ZGJ done?
LB06 ZGJ was recorded at 223,070 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 9,891 miles a year.
Has LB06 ZGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 ZGJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 ZGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 ZGJ find?
LB06 ZGJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB06Z registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.