BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
LB56 YFLMOT history
LB56 YFL is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 134,249 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 YFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 YFL was last recorded at 134,249 miles on 27 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,244 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 7,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,249 miles
- 2025 – 128,607 miles
- 2024 – 120,869 miles
- 2023 – 110,481 miles
- 2022 – 103,774 miles
- 2021 – 98,805 miles
- 2020 – 92,329 miles
- 2019 – 84,676 miles
- 2018 – 77,498 miles
- 2017 – 71,669 miles
- 2016 – 68,141 miles
- 2015 – 63,215 miles
- 2014 – 55,705 miles
- 2013 – 46,045 miles
- 2012 – 33,713 miles
- 2010 – 21,824 miles
- 2009 – 14,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,249 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% efficiency recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,249 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 134,249 miles
- Test number
- 931915640109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% efficiency recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail134,244 miles (+5,637)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,244 miles
- Test number
- 949983472106
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% efficiency recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,607 miles (+7,738)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,607 miles
- Test number
- 166620566303
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,869 miles (+10,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,869 miles
- Test number
- 733372887501
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,481 miles (+6,707)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 110,481 miles
- Test number
- 771359813329
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,774 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 103,774 miles
- Test number
- 851837984106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,805 miles (+6,476)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 98,805 miles
- Test number
- 969968992018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,329 miles (+686)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 92,329 miles
- Test number
- 452161123412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,643 miles (+6,967)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,643 miles
- Test number
- 912857713416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,676 miles (+7,178)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,676 miles
- Test number
- 112842308979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,498 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 77,498 miles
- Test number
- 170539066300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,433 miles (+4,764)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,433 miles
- Test number
- 330094435269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,669 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 159383908318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,141 miles (+4,926)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,141 miles
- Test number
- 642569400958
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray
- AdvisoryNsf steering rack gaiter damp
- AdvisoryNsr and osr brake pipes corroded, above lower suspension arms
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake pads approx. 15% left, brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminating
Pass63,215 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 63,215 miles
- Test number
- 316116815097
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,705 miles (+9,660)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 55,705 miles
- Test number
- 626250814035
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 46,045 miles
- Test number
- 497444513078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,045 miles (+12,332)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,045 miles
- Test number
- 205304313056
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,713 miles (+11,889)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,713 miles
- Test number
- 948703512089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,824 miles
- Test number
- 543505830393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,824 miles (+7,269)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,824 miles
- Test number
- 473365430346
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear parkbrake application uneven
Pass14,555 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 14,555 miles
- Test number
- 930466039390
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers poor condition
Questions about LB56 YFL
- Does LB56 YFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YFL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 YFL?
- The MOT on LB56 YFL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 YFL done?
- LB56 YFL was recorded at 134,249 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
- Has LB56 YFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 YFL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 YFL 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 YFL find?
- LB56 YFL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.
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