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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 YHOMOT history

LB56 YHO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
158,082 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YHO
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
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YHO was last recorded at 158,082 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,025 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,082 miles
  • 2023 – 146,379 miles
  • 2022 – 141,449 miles
  • 2021 – 137,888 miles
  • 2020 – 135,763 miles
  • 2019 – 131,497 miles
  • 2018 – 121,984 miles
  • 2017 – 107,904 miles
  • 2016 – 93,410 miles
  • 2015 – 79,597 miles
  • 2013 – 79,265 miles
  • 2012 – 74,048 miles
  • 2011 – 68,091 miles
  • 2010 – 62,446 miles
  • 2009 – 48,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,082 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicators disconnected front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,082 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,082 miles
    Test number
    421200875694
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicators disconnected front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail158,025 miles (+11,646)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,025 miles
    Test number
    871460010467
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicators disconnected front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass146,379 miles (+4,930)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,379 miles
    Test number
    419894589630
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass141,449 miles (+3,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    143212500602
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass137,888 miles (+332)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    618135160621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass137,556 miles (+1,793)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,556 miles
    Test number
    930810627783
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass135,763 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,763 miles
    Test number
    443629666136
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail135,763 miles (+13)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,763 miles
    Test number
    280763464701
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail135,750 miles (+4,253)2 dangerous3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,750 miles
    Test number
    351789138285
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items
  10. Pass131,497 miles (+9,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,497 miles
    Test number
    871095273617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass121,984 miles (+14,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,984 miles
    Test number
    126053706556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.5 mm) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.5 mm) (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass107,904 miles (+14,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,904 miles
    Test number
    570862033749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass93,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    501078218732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,410 miles (+13,813)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    962830095910
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass79,597 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    407019135066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,265 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    755789933310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,048 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    559719332303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,091 miles (+5,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,091 miles
    Test number
    186628641383
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber has an oil leak, resulting in a light misting of oil
  19. Pass62,446 miles (+13,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    410004550416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs sight worn out and both rears
  20. Pass48,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    464306649479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YHO

Does LB56 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YHO expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YHO?
The MOT on LB56 YHO expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YHO done?
LB56 YHO was recorded at 158,082 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has LB56 YHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YHO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 YHO 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 YHO find?
LB56 YHO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pad wear indicators disconnected front and rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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