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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 VNXMOT history

LB56 VNX is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
169,722 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VNX was last recorded at 169,722 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,708 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,722 miles
  • 2021 – 154,053 miles
  • 2020 – 146,652 miles
  • 2019 – 144,508 miles
  • 2018 – 138,146 miles
  • 2017 – 128,251 miles
  • 2016 – 117,583 miles
  • 2014 – 106,935 miles
  • 2013 – 99,670 miles
  • 2012 – 90,056 miles
  • 2011 – 78,717 miles
  • 2010 – 66,435 miles
  • 2009 – 55,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,722 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,722 miles
    Test number
    288879214735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail169,708 miles (+15,655)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,708 miles
    Test number
    922717563835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass154,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,053 miles
    Test number
    875230884236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail154,052 miles (+7,400)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,052 miles
    Test number
    658668156157
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,652 miles (+2,144)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,652 miles
    Test number
    620134730770
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,508 miles
    Test number
    253509260141
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack unit slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,508 miles (+6,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,508 miles
    Test number
    292359151717
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack unit slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,146 miles
    Test number
    311524417947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail138,146 miles (+9,895)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,146 miles
    Test number
    679796276326
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass128,251 miles (+10,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    294785713552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,583 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    386100430575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,457 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    785246380805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,935 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    318404024318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,670 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    368773923303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,056 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,056 miles
    Test number
    575881512390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,717 miles (+12,282)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    836738711327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,435 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    152426310370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,357 miles (+10,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    410063910435
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass55,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    220186789245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VNX

Does LB56 VNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VNX expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VNX?
The MOT on LB56 VNX expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VNX done?
LB56 VNX was recorded at 169,722 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 8,629 miles a year.
Has LB56 VNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VNX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 VNX 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 VNX find?
LB56 VNX passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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