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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 LLNMOT history

LB56 LLN is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 203,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
203,745 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LLN was last recorded at 203,745 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 12,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,899 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,846 miles
Average per year
9,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,745 miles
  • 2023 – 190,899 miles
  • 2022 – 175,410 miles
  • 2021 – 163,031 miles
  • 2020 – 153,713 miles
  • 2019 – 145,110 miles
  • 2018 – 142,764 miles
  • 2017 – 140,150 miles
  • 2016 – 136,402 miles
  • 2015 – 133,945 miles
  • 2014 – 122,205 miles
  • 2013 – 109,285 miles
  • 2012 – 95,853 miles
  • 2011 – 84,722 miles
  • 2010 – 70,112 miles
  • 2009 – 57,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWipers only work on fast speed

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.

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertray missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Emissions not detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,745 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,745 miles
    Test number
    569065032709
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on fast speed

  2. Fail203,745 miles (+12,846)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,745 miles
    Test number
    318391334067
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on fast speed

  3. Pass190,899 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,899 miles
    Test number
    336347936985
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play **borderline** (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail190,899 miles (+15,489)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,899 miles
    Test number
    324108622071
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play **borderline** (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,410 miles (+12,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,410 miles
    Test number
    185668112893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of testr

  6. Pass163,031 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,031 miles
    Test number
    593968406044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,713 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,713 miles
    Test number
    347458869749
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing

  8. Fail153,713 miles (+8,603)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,713 miles
    Test number
    721715918140
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing

  9. Pass145,110 miles (+2,346)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    895959441505
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger door mirror glass cracked

  10. Pass142,764 miles (+2,614)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,764 miles
    Test number
    565143933902
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to deteriorate in the sidewalls and tread
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  11. Pass140,150 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,150 miles
    Test number
    242437085018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass136,402 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    485848676789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    838922045108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,945 miles (+11,740)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    187792345114
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass122,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    886953544189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,205 miles (+12,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    268363344423
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass109,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,285 miles
    Test number
    258434443153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,285 miles
    Test number
    135354143155
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail109,267 miles (+13,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    978404843144
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass95,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,853 miles
    Test number
    285669232434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    229636091127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,722 miles (+14,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    659416491151
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass70,112 miles (+13,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    290009680161
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  24. Pass57,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    934367999195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LLN

Does LB56 LLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LLN expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LLN?
The MOT on LB56 LLN expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LLN done?
LB56 LLN was recorded at 203,745 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 9,572 miles a year.
Has LB56 LLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LLN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 LLN 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 LLN find?
LB56 LLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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