BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB56 LLWMOT history
LB56 LLW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 159,621 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 LLW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 15 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 LLW was last recorded at 159,621 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 11,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,569 miles · 3 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,052 miles
- Average per year
- 8,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 159,621 miles
- 2022 – 148,569 miles
- 2021 – 129,599 miles
- 2020 – 106,194 miles
- 2019 – 87,789 miles
- 2018 – 82,377 miles
- 2017 – 78,210 miles
- 2016 – 74,192 miles
- 2015 – 66,478 miles
- 2014 – 55,887 miles
- 2013 – 51,848 miles
- 2012 – 49,291 miles
- 2010 – 47,211 miles
- 2009 – 40,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,621 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,621 miles (+11,052)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 159,621 miles
- Test number
- 226569047043
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass148,569 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,569 miles
- Test number
- 830376712386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,569 miles (+18,970)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,569 miles
- Test number
- 926500053866
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,599 miles
- Test number
- 701034854808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,599 miles (+23,405)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,599 miles
- Test number
- 977087031420
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm
Pass106,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 106,194 miles
- Test number
- 105773135110
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,190 miles (+18,401)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,190 miles
- Test number
- 902343068302
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,789 miles (+63)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,789 miles
- Test number
- 256167628366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,726 miles (+5,349)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,726 miles
- Test number
- 101827881769
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake wear sensor not plugged into brake pad
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,377 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,377 miles
- Test number
- 964719544629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail82,377 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,377 miles
- Test number
- 595919964535
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass78,210 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,210 miles
- Test number
- 971182614742
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,192 miles
- Test number
- 692847273697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,192 miles (+7,714)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,192 miles
- Test number
- 626820598408
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNear side and off side front tyres wearing on edges
Fail66,478 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,478 miles
- Test number
- 205526385048
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass66,478 miles (+10,591)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,478 miles
- Test number
- 626766485059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,887 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,887 miles
- Test number
- 708377584009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,848 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,848 miles
- Test number
- 728185893050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail51,848 miles (+2,557)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,848 miles
- Test number
- 829415693067
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 49,291 miles
- Test number
- 395085352071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,291 miles (+2,080)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,291 miles
- Test number
- 316575252057
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass47,211 miles (+7,018)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 47,211 miles
- Test number
- 932805050330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,193 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 40,193 miles
- Test number
- 102090659358
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 LLW
- Does LB56 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 LLW expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 LLW?
- The MOT on LB56 LLW expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 LLW done?
- LB56 LLW was recorded at 159,621 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
- Has LB56 LLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 LLW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 LLW 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 LLW find?
- LB56 LLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.
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