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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB56 XYEMOT history

LB56 XYE is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 22,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
22,938 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYE was last recorded at 22,938 miles on 22 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2014: 149,892 miles, lower than 226,434 miles on 4 Mar 2013.
  • 22 Dec 2021: 22,938 miles, lower than 221,079 miles on 12 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,079 miles · 12 Feb 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 22,938 miles
  • 2020 – 211,644 miles
  • 2019 – 201,779 miles
  • 2018 – 192,922 miles
  • 2017 – 182,158 miles
  • 2016 – 170,475 miles
  • 2015 – 159,998 miles
  • 2014 – 149,928 miles
  • 2013 – 226,434 miles
  • 2011 – 124,808 miles
  • 2010 – 100,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,938 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside front wheel has been welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,938 miles (-198,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    709098935392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,079 miles (+9,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    221,079 miles
    Test number
    544515484839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass211,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    211,644 miles
    Test number
    248882929192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper linkage loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  4. Fail211,644 miles (+9,865)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,644 miles
    Test number
    338607165551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper linkage loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Pass201,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    201,779 miles
    Test number
    392802473143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail201,779 miles (+8,857)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,779 miles
    Test number
    471340783744
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass192,922 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    192,922 miles
    Test number
    381538528881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Fail192,918 miles (+10,760)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,918 miles
    Test number
    515927378647
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass182,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    182,158 miles
    Test number
    816993534288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the outside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail182,158 miles (+11,683)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,158 miles
    Test number
    202122861356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the outside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass170,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,475 miles
    Test number
    128723334162
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail170,475 miles (+10,477)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,475 miles
    Test number
    265694680767
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass159,998 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    159,998 miles
    Test number
    397558165090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail159,994 miles (+10,066)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,994 miles
    Test number
    908213565025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass149,928 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,928 miles
    Test number
    277593864063
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail149,928 miles (+36)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,928 miles
    Test number
    386773164032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail149,892 miles (-76,542)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,892 miles
    Test number
    605422564042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass226,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    226,434 miles
    Test number
    396383863025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass217,805 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    217,805 km
    Test number
    607542342003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail217,805 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,805 km
    Test number
    337332642034
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)

  21. Pass124,808 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    875246231040
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

  22. Fail124,781 miles (+24,059)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    566475831083
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

  23. Pass100,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    791815620054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB56 XYE

Does LB56 XYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XYE expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYE?
The MOT on LB56 XYE expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XYE done?
LB56 XYE was recorded at 22,938 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021.
Has LB56 XYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYE has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XYE find?
LB56 XYE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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