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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LLKMOT history

LB56 LLK is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,513 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LLK was last recorded at 185,513 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 6,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,229 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,284 miles
Average per year
6,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,513 miles
  • 2025 – 179,229 miles
  • 2024 – 173,075 miles
  • 2023 – 168,795 miles
  • 2022 – 164,579 miles
  • 2021 – 160,120 miles
  • 2020 – 155,731 miles
  • 2019 – 151,717 miles
  • 2018 – 146,535 miles
  • 2017 – 137,550 miles
  • 2016 – 128,424 miles
  • 2015 – 120,185 miles
  • 2014 – 112,469 miles
  • 2013 – 102,551 miles
  • 2012 – 94,701 miles
  • 2011 – 85,176 miles
  • 2010 – 75,669 miles
  • 2009 – 68,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,513 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and Offside Tie Rods Slight Play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt Buckle Poor
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and Offside (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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front both tyres wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,513 miles (+6,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,513 miles
    Test number
    781636921539
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and Offside Tie Rods Slight Play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt Buckle Poor
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,229 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,229 miles
    Test number
    120502189114
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail179,215 miles (+6,140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,215 miles
    Test number
    751862187223
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,075 miles (+4,280)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    173,075 miles
    Test number
    977638994875
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,795 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,795 miles
    Test number
    127371291258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,579 miles (+4,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    164,579 miles
    Test number
    111915518976
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers dampening effect slightly poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm front most bush slightly poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top arm ball joint has slight play

  7. Pass160,120 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,120 miles
    Test number
    168513532677
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  8. Pass155,731 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    155,731 miles
    Test number
    713368971564
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers poor

  9. Pass151,717 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    151,717 miles
    Test number
    592082791881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,535 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    986327378027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,550 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,550 miles
    Test number
    298539019804
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on outer edge

  12. Fail137,510 miles (+9,086)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    404707793001
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on outer edge

  13. Pass128,424 miles (+8,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    777421560229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass120,185 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,185 miles
    Test number
    998477965178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail120,131 miles (+37)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    228397665176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

  16. Fail120,094 miles (+7,625)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,094 miles
    Test number
    475457625117
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on the legal limit

  17. Pass112,469 miles (+9,918)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,469 miles
    Test number
    605812324148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass102,551 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    915480903164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail102,542 miles (+7,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    169349793432
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass94,701 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    705200112107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,176 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    206568801477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,746 miles (+9,077)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    118287391031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,669 miles (+7,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    122008090424
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on outer edges

  24. Pass68,349 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    352467229194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Questions about LB56 LLK

Does LB56 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LLK is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LLK?
The MOT on LB56 LLK is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LLK done?
LB56 LLK was recorded at 185,513 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,860 miles a year.
Has LB56 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LLK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LLK 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 LLK find?
LB56 LLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside tie rods slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear seatbelt buckle poor, and 1 more.

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