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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LLPMOT history

LB56 LLP is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
193,176 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LLP
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
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LLP was last recorded at 193,176 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,351 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,825 miles
Average per year
11,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,176 miles
  • 2022 – 187,351 miles
  • 2021 – 179,317 miles
  • 2020 – 173,437 miles
  • 2019 – 164,311 miles
  • 2018 – 153,321 miles
  • 2017 – 139,818 miles
  • 2016 – 119,199 miles
  • 2015 – 99,044 miles
  • 2014 – 88,188 miles
  • 2013 – 73,579 miles
  • 2012 – 72,190 miles
  • 2011 – 57,670 miles
  • 2010 – 37,381 miles
  • 2009 – 33,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,176 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,176 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,176 miles
    Test number
    751116637922
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,351 miles (+8,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,351 miles
    Test number
    488923750916
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust guts (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass179,317 miles (+5,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,317 miles
    Test number
    826157627336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass173,437 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,437 miles
    Test number
    263701717901
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail173,436 miles (+9,125)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,436 miles
    Test number
    339506196923
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass164,311 miles (+10,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,311 miles
    Test number
    287234652241
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both middle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,321 miles (+13,503)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,321 miles
    Test number
    494395372589
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, Upper front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM, upper front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,818 miles (+20,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,818 miles
    Test number
    862872131543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass119,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    300178248432
    • 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)

  10. Fail119,199 miles (+20,155)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    208982149074
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,044 miles (+10,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    475165955175
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  12. Pass88,188 miles (+14,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    957987354180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,579 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    255499663412
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail73,578 miles (+1,388)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    779214063195
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass72,190 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    615658532373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail72,190 miles (+14,520)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    799118632323
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePark brake light illuminated all the time
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    918114741356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,670 miles (+20,289)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    539974041321
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre very low on inside edgeand close to limit

  19. Pass37,381 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    952043530371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,941 miles
    Test number
    313482359394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LLP

Does LB56 LLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LLP expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LLP?
The MOT on LB56 LLP expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LLP done?
LB56 LLP was recorded at 193,176 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 11,174 miles a year.
Has LB56 LLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LLP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 LLP 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 LLP find?
LB56 LLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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