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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LKUMOT history

LB56 LKU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,845 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LKU was last recorded at 116,845 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,898 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,947 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,845 miles
  • 2025 – 113,898 miles
  • 2024 – 109,453 miles
  • 2023 – 105,090 miles
  • 2022 – 101,066 miles
  • 2021 – 97,333 miles
  • 2020 – 94,054 miles
  • 2019 – 90,384 miles
  • 2018 – 85,745 miles
  • 2017 – 81,960 miles
  • 2016 – 75,050 miles
  • 2014 – 65,219 miles
  • 2013 – 52,747 miles
  • 2012 – 44,742 miles
  • 2010 – 34,808 miles
  • 2009 – 27,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,845 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on both side (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,845 miles (+2,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    344784958392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,898 miles (+4,445)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    511620824311
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,cracking, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,453 miles (+4,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,453 miles
    Test number
    807962512592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,090 miles (+4,024)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,090 miles
    Test number
    597491573697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,066 miles (+3,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    215289600830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass97,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    246621884083
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,333 miles (+3,279)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    755948805654
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    613800403287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,054 miles (+3,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    138664549273
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,384 miles (+4,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    725606488374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,745 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,745 miles
    Test number
    615099668341
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass81,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    494984663311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail81,960 miles (+6,910)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    495679730321
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass75,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    384641689045
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s/f tyre wear uneven
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail75,050 miles (+9,831)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    494708780676
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s/f tyre wear uneven
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass65,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    426410444403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,219 miles (+5,131)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    805550344367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,088 miles (+7,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    268762844030
    • NoteSmoke emissions too clean to measure

  19. Pass52,747 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    147360143049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,744 miles (+8,002)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    727479633075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,742 miles (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    719131242080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    380041140353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,808 miles (+7,763)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    443021840354
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

  24. Pass27,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,045 miles
    Test number
    533402949302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LKU

Does LB56 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LKU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LKU?
The MOT on LB56 LKU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LKU done?
LB56 LKU was recorded at 116,845 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has LB56 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LKU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 LKU 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 LKU find?
LB56 LKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe slightly damaged both side; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe slightly damaged both sides, and 2 more.

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