BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB56 LJUMOT history
LB56 LJU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 147,912 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 LJU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 LJU was last recorded at 147,912 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,911 miles · 27 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,912 miles
- 2025 – 147,911 miles
- 2024 – 143,237 miles
- 2023 – 127,896 miles
- 2022 – 123,111 miles
- 2021 – 119,755 miles
- 2020 – 118,685 miles
- 2019 – 117,037 miles
- 2018 – 112,487 miles
- 2017 – 108,334 miles
- 2016 – 104,330 miles
- 2015 – 98,037 miles
- 2014 – 89,290 miles
- 2013 – 76,139 miles
- 2012 – 60,933 miles
- 2011 – 47,629 miles
- 2010 – 35,177 miles
- 2009 – 26,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,912 miles
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,912 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 147,912 miles
- Test number
- 124899801741
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,911 miles (+4,674)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,911 miles
- Test number
- 856609058461
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,237 miles (+5,041)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 143,237 miles
- Test number
- 483214954167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,196 miles (+10,300)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 138,196 miles
- Test number
- 336936058991
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,896 miles (+4,785)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,896 miles
- Test number
- 994103618360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,111 miles (+3,356)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,111 miles
- Test number
- 178968403770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,755 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 119,755 miles
- Test number
- 359944169484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,685 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,685 miles
- Test number
- 781923846651
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,037 miles (+4,550)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,037 miles
- Test number
- 698427272232
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,487 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 112,487 miles
- Test number
- 159285484538
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,334 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,334 miles
- Test number
- 228312777937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,330 miles (+4,000)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,330 miles
- Test number
- 562222301401
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,330 miles (+6,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,330 miles
- Test number
- 774185834032
- AdvisoryAll brake pads starting to wear low
- AdvisoryAll under body covers fitted
Pass98,037 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 98,037 miles
- Test number
- 214707840588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,030 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,030 miles
- Test number
- 901958041829
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass89,290 miles (+13,151)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 89,290 miles
- Test number
- 448545124340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,139 miles (+15,206)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 76,139 miles
- Test number
- 487200913358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,933 miles (+13,304)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 60,933 miles
- Test number
- 849013412378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 797318811319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,629 miles (+12,452)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 486195911363
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail35,177 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,177 miles
- Test number
- 781172610355
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,177 miles (+8,854)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 35,177 miles
- Test number
- 873062210353
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,323 miles
- Test number
- 291200529352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 LJU
- Does LB56 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LJU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 LJU?
- The MOT on LB56 LJU is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 LJU done?
- LB56 LJU was recorded at 147,912 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,531 miles a year.
- Has LB56 LJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 LJU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 LJU 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 LJU find?
- LB56 LJU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper control arms; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking or perishing, and 6 more.
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