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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 RDYMOT history

LB56 RDY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
206,559 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RDY was last recorded at 206,559 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 6,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,351 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,208 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,559 miles
  • 2024 – 200,351 miles
  • 2023 – 194,268 miles
  • 2022 – 189,008 miles
  • 2021 – 185,334 miles
  • 2020 – 183,802 miles
  • 2019 – 178,085 miles
  • 2018 – 170,530 miles
  • 2017 – 164,176 miles
  • 2016 – 156,402 miles
  • 2015 – 150,313 miles
  • 2014 – 145,143 miles
  • 2013 – 143,212 miles
  • 2011 – 132,500 miles
  • 2010 – 123,287 miles
  • 2009 – 92,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,559 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    206,559 miles
    Test number
    231322441189
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail206,559 miles (+6,208)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,559 miles
    Test number
    219275358402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass200,351 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    200,351 miles
    Test number
    306333807515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail200,318 miles (+6,050)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,318 miles
    Test number
    377677257148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass194,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    194,268 miles
    Test number
    142470008565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail194,268 miles (+5,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,268 miles
    Test number
    830177330606
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass189,008 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,008 miles
    Test number
    970252315778
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail188,972 miles (+3,638)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,972 miles
    Test number
    406133143782
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass185,334 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,334 miles
    Test number
    589059211004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,802 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,802 miles
    Test number
    642508883491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,085 miles (+7,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,085 miles
    Test number
    130075495682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,530 miles
    Test number
    531233990267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,530 miles (+6,354)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,530 miles
    Test number
    325416977981
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass164,176 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    164,176 miles
    Test number
    843589673630
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bead protector damaged but not exposing chords
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are bald and close to chords on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryComponents obscured by trims and covers etc
    • AdvisoryRear tyres appear to be incorrect size...do not appear to fill rim as per normal

  15. Fail164,176 miles (+7,774)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,176 miles
    Test number
    284801513716
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bead protector damaged but not exposing chords
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are bald and close to chords on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryComponents obscured by trims and covers etc
    • AdvisoryRear tyres appear to be incorrect size...do not appear to fill rim as per normal

  16. Pass156,402 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    699652851715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,313 miles (+5,170)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    128185285424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsr tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • NoteRattle from exhaust centre section

  18. Pass145,143 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,143 miles
    Test number
    995784484037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass143,212 miles (+4,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,212 miles
    Test number
    217562163311
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass138,825 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,825 miles
    Test number
    778627143005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,500 miles
    Test number
    156454241329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,454 miles (+9,167)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,454 miles
    Test number
    908014641346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass123,287 miles (+30,739)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    614807050311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyre outer walls and road wheels scuffed
    • NoteBonnet damaged
    • NoteDrivers door damaged
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads heavily worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • NoteVarious underbody covers fitted

  24. Pass92,548 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,548 miles
    Test number
    384368149392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres have damage to outer sidewalls not showing cords

Questions about LB56 RDY

Does LB56 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RDY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RDY?
The MOT on LB56 RDY is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RDY done?
LB56 RDY was recorded at 206,559 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has LB56 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RDY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RDY 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 RDY find?
LB56 RDY passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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