BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB56 EEPMOT history
LB56 EEP is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 208,536 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 EEP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 EEP was last recorded at 208,536 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 208,532 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,536 miles
- 2025 – 204,588 miles
- 2024 – 203,202 miles
- 2023 – 196,100 miles
- 2022 – 195,833 miles
- 2019 – 185,469 miles
- 2018 – 173,898 miles
- 2017 – 173,860 miles
- 2015 – 139,137 miles
- 2014 – 105,348 miles
- 2012 – 96,913 miles
- 2011 – 85,414 miles
- 2010 – 74,548 miles
- 2009 – 67,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,536 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,536 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 208,536 miles
- Test number
- 303775870521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,532 miles (+3,944)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,532 miles
- Test number
- 761822506670
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass204,588 miles (+1,386)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 204,588 miles
- Test number
- 336852405491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass203,202 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 203,202 miles
- Test number
- 210101605378
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail203,195 miles (+7,095)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,195 miles
- Test number
- 888054358623
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass196,100 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 196,100 miles
- Test number
- 250496470773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,833 miles (+10,364)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 195,833 miles
- Test number
- 971418134985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,469 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 185,469 miles
- Test number
- 834927967829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,462 miles (+11,564)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,462 miles
- Test number
- 295544361823
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,898 miles (+38)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 173,898 miles
- Test number
- 504893279540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail173,860 miles (+16,355)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,860 miles
- Test number
- 400425859962
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass157,505 miles (+18,368)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 157,505 miles
- Test number
- 139245504436
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass139,137 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 139,137 miles
- Test number
- 123883046221
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail139,137 miles (+20,567)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,137 miles
- Test number
- 890185244472
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail118,570 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,570 miles
- Test number
- 168137305060
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,570 miles (+13,222)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 118,570 miles
- Test number
- 728117205038
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass105,348 miles (+8,435)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,348 miles
- Test number
- 885141634000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,913 miles (+11,499)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,913 miles
- Test number
- 419878612439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,414 miles (+10,866)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,414 miles
- Test number
- 528721121371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,548 miles
- Test number
- 370457320368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,548 miles (+6,551)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,548 miles
- Test number
- 463687220329
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass67,997 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 67,997 miles
- Test number
- 734956719337
- NoteWipers deteriorating
Questions about LB56 EEP
- Does LB56 EEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EEP is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 EEP?
- The MOT on LB56 EEP is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 EEP done?
- LB56 EEP was recorded at 208,536 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 8,486 miles a year.
- Has LB56 EEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 EEP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 EEP 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 LB56 EEP find?
- LB56 EEP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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