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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 BHFMOT history

LD56 BHF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

LD56 BHF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
183,307 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BHF
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
15 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BHF was last recorded at 183,307 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,307 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,307 miles
  • 2023 – 173,936 miles
  • 2022 – 168,069 miles
  • 2021 – 164,515 miles
  • 2020 – 161,329 miles
  • 2019 – 153,449 miles
  • 2018 – 146,917 miles
  • 2016 – 132,055 miles
  • 2015 – 121,986 miles
  • 2014 – 114,629 miles
  • 2013 – 99,565 miles
  • 2012 – 87,930 miles
  • 2011 – 78,056 miles
  • 2010 – 70,314 miles
  • 2009 – 64,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,307 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,307 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,307 miles
    Test number
    986045946775
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail183,307 miles (+9,371)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,307 miles
    Test number
    634120365734
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,936 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,936 miles
    Test number
    345931105395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail173,893 miles (+5,824)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,893 miles
    Test number
    805453066665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper radius control arm (straight arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,069 miles (+3,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,069 miles
    Test number
    264423556317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,515 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,515 miles
    Test number
    165089385638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,329 miles (+7,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,329 miles
    Test number
    555593159652
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass153,449 miles (+6,532)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,449 miles
    Test number
    260565582827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,917 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,917 miles
    Test number
    674291818576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail146,813 miles (+14,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,813 miles
    Test number
    579856760883
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass132,055 miles (+10,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,055 miles
    Test number
    885561509528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass121,986 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,986 miles
    Test number
    385824599771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,629 miles (+15,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    286963164227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass99,565 miles (+11,635)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,565 miles
    Test number
    325481673247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,930 miles (+9,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    327286162241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,056 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    446396371210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    350155870440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,314 miles (+6,046)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    780825770275
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass64,268 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    210745079252
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    900966019222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BHF

Does LD56 BHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BHF expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BHF?
The MOT on LD56 BHF expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BHF done?
LD56 BHF was recorded at 183,307 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 8,290 miles a year.
Has LD56 BHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BHF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 BHF 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 LD56 BHF find?
LD56 BHF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively slight bind, and 1 more.

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