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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 ZCKMOT history

LB56 ZCK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,538 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZCK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZCK was last recorded at 120,538 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,207 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,538 miles
  • 2025 – 119,207 miles
  • 2024 – 118,360 miles
  • 2023 – 117,688 miles
  • 2022 – 116,246 miles
  • 2021 – 114,736 miles
  • 2020 – 113,550 miles
  • 2019 – 111,608 miles
  • 2018 – 109,496 miles
  • 2017 – 107,039 miles
  • 2016 – 103,477 miles
  • 2015 – 96,997 miles
  • 2014 – 91,658 miles
  • 2013 – 88,676 miles
  • 2012 – 83,860 miles
  • 2011 – 81,167 miles
  • 2010 – 74,816 miles
  • 2009 – 64,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,538 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,538 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    100012217262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,207 miles (+847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    620686193674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass118,360 miles (+672)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    950729719654
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass117,688 miles (+1,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    701998871327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass116,246 miles (+1,510)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,246 miles
    Test number
    760957344252
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing a few tears / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass114,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,736 miles
    Test number
    945689494037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  7. Fail114,736 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,736 miles
    Test number
    622078280030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  8. Pass113,550 miles (+1,942)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    441315676485
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass111,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    998717376902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,608 miles (+2,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    550377407341
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass109,496 miles (+2,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    448774434094
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated
  12. Pass107,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,039 miles
    Test number
    217441853252
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  13. Fail107,039 miles (+3,562)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,039 miles
    Test number
    680280700463
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  14. Pass103,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    682283075232
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamps slightly deteriorated, but still illuminating the registration plate
  15. Fail103,477 miles (+6,480)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    864049431535
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamps slightly deteriorated, but still illuminating the registration plate
  16. Pass96,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    206737245145
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Fail96,997 miles (+5,339)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    605067545185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass91,658 miles (+2,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    217431164153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Pass88,676 miles (+4,816)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    319089953146
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass83,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    199891562167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,860 miles (+2,693)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    205961362109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass81,167 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,167 miles
    Test number
    465685251167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,816 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    442980370182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    853863049345
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about LB56 ZCK

Does LB56 ZCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZCK is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZCK?
The MOT on LB56 ZCK is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ZCK done?
LB56 ZCK was recorded at 120,538 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZCK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZCK 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 ZCK find?
LB56 ZCK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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