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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 EFDMOT history

LB56 EFD is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
210,226 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EFD was last recorded at 210,226 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,572 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,654 miles
Average per year
9,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,226 miles
  • 2025 – 205,572 miles
  • 2024 – 201,390 miles
  • 2023 – 197,445 miles
  • 2022 – 193,655 miles
  • 2021 – 189,050 miles
  • 2020 – 180,665 miles
  • 2018 – 179,076 miles
  • 2017 – 161,100 miles
  • 2016 – 145,235 miles
  • 2015 – 134,518 miles
  • 2014 – 126,357 miles
  • 2013 – 117,272 miles
  • 2012 – 82,963 miles
  • 2011 – 70,008 miles
  • 2010 – 65,793 miles
  • 2009 – 49,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,226 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,226 miles (+4,654)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    210,226 miles
    Test number
    709923991571
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted

  2. Pass205,572 miles (+4,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    205,572 miles
    Test number
    309973758702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass201,390 miles (+3,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    201,390 miles
    Test number
    536566264164
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted

  4. Pass197,445 miles (+3,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    197,445 miles
    Test number
    504393639101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathering inner edge

  5. Pass193,655 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    193,655 miles
    Test number
    359762025614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undercovers fitted

  6. Pass189,050 miles (+8,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    189,050 miles
    Test number
    942278904098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass180,665 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,665 miles
    Test number
    343709010593
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass179,076 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    179,076 miles
    Test number
    410597651743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail178,983 miles (+17,883)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,983 miles
    Test number
    816680227413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass161,100 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,100 miles
    Test number
    288683949168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,077 miles (+15,842)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,077 miles
    Test number
    368354062917
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass145,235 miles (+10,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,235 miles
    Test number
    909871933326
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inners (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass134,518 miles (+8,161)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,518 miles
    Test number
    497813445180
    • 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
    • NoteRear tyres feathering

  14. Pass126,357 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    269055064427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,272 miles (+34,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    979262173192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,963 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    589795522015
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop

  17. Fail82,963 miles (+12,955)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    227665722038
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop

  18. Pass70,008 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    389002541237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,793 miles (+16,093)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    502732210318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,700 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    123093919302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    964933219381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EFD

Does LB56 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EFD is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EFD?
The MOT on LB56 EFD is valid until 29 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 EFD done?
LB56 EFD was recorded at 210,226 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 9,648 miles a year.
Has LB56 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EFD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB56 EFD 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 EFD find?
LB56 EFD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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