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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LHWMOT history

LB56 LHW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 210,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
210,866 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LHW
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
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LHW was last recorded at 210,866 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 5,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2010: 97,991 miles, lower than 127,012 miles on 12 Oct 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,650 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,216 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 210,866 miles
  • 2022 – 205,650 miles
  • 2021 – 199,583 miles
  • 2019 – 186,524 miles
  • 2018 – 169,535 miles
  • 2017 – 153,137 miles
  • 2016 – 144,517 miles
  • 2015 – 138,422 miles
  • 2014 – 132,264 miles
  • 2012 – 124,493 miles
  • 2011 – 117,070 miles
  • 2010 – 97,991 miles
  • 2009 – 127,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim slightly buckled
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    210,866 miles
    Test number
    652880177312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail210,865 miles (+5,215)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,865 miles
    Test number
    862437895989
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass205,650 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,650 miles
    Test number
    487219802939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail205,643 miles (+6,060)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,643 miles
    Test number
    170042534949
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,583 miles (+13,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,583 miles
    Test number
    365866032122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and plastic undertrays fitted

  6. Pass186,524 miles (+16,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,524 miles
    Test number
    442364408238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,535 miles (+16,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,535 miles
    Test number
    939304377782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass153,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,137 miles
    Test number
    134692091427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,137 miles (+8,620)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,137 miles
    Test number
    357754926877
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass144,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    974802864309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    811601601615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail144,517 miles (+6,095)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    469669073374
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,422 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,422 miles
    Test number
    337947405015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    358123004062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,264 miles (+7,771)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    317972404083
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass124,493 miles (+7,423)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,493 miles
    Test number
    665322552378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTrye pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates fault

  17. Pass117,070 miles (+19,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    246114561301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,991 miles (-29,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    934667700358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,012 miles
    Test number
    950535289224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LHW

Does LB56 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LHW expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LHW?
The MOT on LB56 LHW expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LHW done?
LB56 LHW was recorded at 210,866 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has LB56 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LHW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 LHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LHW find?
LB56 LHW passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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