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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LHXMOT history

LB56 LHX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
113,044 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LHX
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
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LHX was last recorded at 113,044 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2025: 113,042 miles, lower than 159,093 miles on 5 Jan 2024.

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
113,042 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,044 miles
  • 2024 – 159,093 miles
  • 2023 – 94,388 miles
  • 2022 – 86,633 miles
  • 2021 – 83,455 miles
  • 2020 – 80,557 miles
  • 2019 – 76,505 miles
  • 2018 – 71,871 miles
  • 2016 – 68,808 miles
  • 2015 – 63,618 miles
  • 2014 – 57,357 miles
  • 2013 – 51,517 miles
  • 2012 – 46,087 miles
  • 2011 – 27,738 miles
  • 2010 – 25,412 miles
  • 2009 – 19,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,044 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,044 miles
    Test number
    824663887440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail113,042 miles (-46,051)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,042 miles
    Test number
    110146478462
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass159,093 miles (+59,255)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,093 miles
    Test number
    614634605937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  4. Fail99,838 miles (+5,450)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,838 miles
    Test number
    892461244873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass94,388 miles (+682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    477191568802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,706 miles (+7,073)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    546366328683
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,633 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    982277469864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,455 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,455 miles
    Test number
    582645210043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,557 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    961070227787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,505 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    885433080582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,871 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    306623515775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    912202748308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,808 miles (+5,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    505803589386
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass63,618 miles (+6,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    102434322508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass57,357 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    526410654342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,517 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    346854663324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    939866162309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,087 miles (+5,714)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    819113962347
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass40,373 miles (+12,635)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    426134842000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,738 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,738 miles
    Test number
    107817561428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,412 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,412 miles
    Test number
    614102890221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass19,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,665 miles
    Test number
    801857689246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,665 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,665 miles
    Test number
    883267089296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LB56 LHX

Does LB56 LHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LHX expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LHX?
The MOT on LB56 LHX expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LHX done?
LB56 LHX was recorded at 113,044 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 6,127 miles a year.
Has LB56 LHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LHX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LHX find?
LB56 LHX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged sidewall; exhaust heat shield loose.

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