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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LKXMOT history

LB56 LKX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,850 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LKX
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
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LKX was last recorded at 122,850 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 8,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,993 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,857 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,850 miles
  • 2024 – 113,993 miles
  • 2023 – 101,856 miles
  • 2022 – 81,821 miles
  • 2021 – 73,771 miles
  • 2020 – 69,279 miles
  • 2019 – 64,222 miles
  • 2018 – 59,984 miles
  • 2017 – 53,763 miles
  • 2016 – 46,074 miles
  • 2014 – 40,328 miles
  • 2013 – 38,160 miles
  • 2012 – 35,829 miles
  • 2011 – 31,955 miles
  • 2010 – 29,281 miles
  • 2009 – 24,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,850 miles (+8,857)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,850 miles
    Test number
    966837866511
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,993 miles (+12,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    644372625782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    268621239911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail101,855 miles (+20,034)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    811911978113
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass81,821 miles (+8,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,821 miles
    Test number
    273073705165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,771 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    698219046652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,279 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    636199969787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,222 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    116263931370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    759320092317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail59,984 miles (+6,221)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    487001100360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,763 miles (+7,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    536592744414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass46,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    808117830042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,074 miles (+5,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    132625934014
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass40,328 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    355600844322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,160 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,160 miles
    Test number
    167562563320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    547484862352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,829 miles (+3,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    147444062301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass31,955 miles (+2,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    477134961383
    • NoteBoth/f disc slightly scored

  19. Pass29,281 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    851592750301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,718 miles
    Test number
    513922059349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LKX

Does LB56 LKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LKX is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LKX?
The MOT on LB56 LKX is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LKX done?
LB56 LKX was recorded at 122,850 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LB56 LKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LKX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 LKX 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 LKX find?
LB56 LKX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most forward, and 8 more.

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