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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 XPUMOT history

LB56 XPU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 244,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
244,804 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XPU
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 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XPU was last recorded at 244,804 miles on 3 May 2024, 11,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,755 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,049 miles
Average per year
13,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 244,804 miles
  • 2023 – 233,755 miles
  • 2022 – 218,228 miles
  • 2021 – 205,786 miles
  • 2020 – 189,480 miles
  • 2019 – 174,060 miles
  • 2018 – 163,654 miles
  • 2017 – 148,315 miles
  • 2016 – 130,556 miles
  • 2015 – 118,644 miles
  • 2013 – 105,691 miles
  • 2012 – 93,806 miles
  • 2011 – 85,699 miles
  • 2010 – 69,875 miles
  • 2009 – 52,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,804 miles (+11,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    244,804 miles
    Test number
    939551173052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass233,755 miles (+15,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    233,755 miles
    Test number
    233491833606
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass218,228 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    218,228 miles
    Test number
    618453310366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail218,210 miles (+12,424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,210 miles
    Test number
    280729114013
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass205,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    205,786 miles
    Test number
    534804449483
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail205,786 miles (+16,306)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,786 miles
    Test number
    990501953470
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,480 miles (+15,420)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    189,480 miles
    Test number
    406987800600
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass174,060 miles (+10,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    311314997994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass163,654 miles (+15,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,654 miles
    Test number
    921260133500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass148,315 miles (+17,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,315 miles
    Test number
    252307792085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,556 miles (+11,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    322221802442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,644 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    236861445465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,545 miles (+12,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,545 miles
    Test number
    989327805166
    • NoteBrake pads low
    • NoteNo smoke detected

  14. Pass105,691 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    475729633316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    749121842334
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail93,806 miles (+8,107)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    209631442337
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass85,699 miles (+15,824)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    728248641316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,875 miles (+17,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    870972040335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    344723649367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XPU

Does LB56 XPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XPU expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XPU?
The MOT on LB56 XPU expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XPU done?
LB56 XPU was recorded at 244,804 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 13,335 miles a year.
Has LB56 XPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XPU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 XPU 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 XPU find?
LB56 XPU passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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