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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 YFMMOT history

LB56 YFM is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
181,704 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YFM was last recorded at 181,704 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,681 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
11,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,704 miles
  • 2023 – 178,681 miles
  • 2022 – 167,445 miles
  • 2021 – 151,971 miles
  • 2020 – 140,374 miles
  • 2019 – 121,933 miles
  • 2018 – 105,804 miles
  • 2017 – 89,573 miles
  • 2016 – 72,414 miles
  • 2014 – 45,475 miles
  • 2013 – 32,603 miles
  • 2012 – 26,559 miles
  • 2011 – 20,305 miles
  • 2010 – 15,866 miles
  • 2009 – 11,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,704 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,704 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,704 miles
    Test number
    594656378142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,681 miles (+11,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,681 miles
    Test number
    659137818262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass167,445 miles (+15,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,445 miles
    Test number
    552361701569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass151,971 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,971 miles
    Test number
    665816026527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body cover fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail151,971 miles (+11,597)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,971 miles
    Test number
    399223218449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body cover fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass140,374 miles (+18,441)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,374 miles
    Test number
    935986254900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine and component covers fitted

  7. Pass121,933 miles (+16,129)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,933 miles
    Test number
    645475403561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass105,804 miles (+16,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    340206312278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass89,573 miles (+17,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    608024575474
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass72,414 miles (+26,939)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    886281865192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in o/s steering rack

  11. Pass45,475 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    189739734300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWear front brake discs
    • NoteWear rear brake discs

  12. Fail45,475 miles (+12,872)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    609239434305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWear front brake discs
    • NoteWear rear brake discs

  13. Pass32,603 miles (+6,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    817320633366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,559 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,559 miles
    Test number
    385435922333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,305 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    419777921311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,286 miles (+4,420)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    719236121376
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass15,866 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,866 miles
    Test number
    173991940382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,464 miles
    Test number
    200306839351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YFM

Does LB56 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YFM expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YFM?
The MOT on LB56 YFM expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YFM done?
LB56 YFM was recorded at 181,704 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 11,407 miles a year.
Has LB56 YFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YFM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 YFM 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 YFM find?
LB56 YFM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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