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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 LLZMOT history

LB56 LLZ is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,650 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LLZ was last recorded at 134,650 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,640 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,650 miles
  • 2023 – 131,961 miles
  • 2022 – 126,374 miles
  • 2021 – 121,142 miles
  • 2020 – 116,444 miles
  • 2019 – 106,935 miles
  • 2018 – 89,054 miles
  • 2017 – 72,454 miles
  • 2016 – 69,625 miles
  • 2015 – 65,882 miles
  • 2014 – 62,199 miles
  • 2013 – 55,597 miles
  • 2012 – 49,752 miles
  • 2011 – 42,743 miles
  • 2010 – 34,563 miles
  • 2009 – 25,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Inner arm/rack has play (both sides)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,650 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    299117449576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,640 miles (+2,679)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    537902134453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    218183185588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner arm/rack has play (both sides)

  4. Fail131,961 miles (+5,587)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    185210911774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner arm/rack has play (both sides)

  5. Pass126,374 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    649462158759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,372 miles (+5,230)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    630231292714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,142 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    677783954280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,444 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,444 miles
    Test number
    414751409014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,935 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    444574562964
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,875 miles (+17,821)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,875 miles
    Test number
    168158810996
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Of Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure Monitoring Lamp On

  11. Pass89,054 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    803787303269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail89,053 miles (+16,599)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    863744514082
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,454 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,454 miles
    Test number
    155477105290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,453 miles (+2,828)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    287025932444
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,625 miles (+3,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    439066119595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass65,882 miles (+3,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    831126643611
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass62,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    176277014333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,199 miles (+6,602)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    236187814343
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre twisted slightly

  19. Pass55,597 miles (+5,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    785303423339
    • NoteSlight play ball joint rear most uper suspension arm

  20. Pass49,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    115745642308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,752 miles (+7,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    365085042353
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass42,743 miles (+8,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    196629331341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,563 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,563 miles
    Test number
    140194140349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,246 miles
    Test number
    104394039399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LLZ

Does LB56 LLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LLZ expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LLZ?
The MOT on LB56 LLZ expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LLZ done?
LB56 LLZ was recorded at 134,650 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has LB56 LLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LLZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 LLZ 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 LLZ find?
LB56 LLZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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