BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LD56 BJEMOT history
LD56 BJE is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,264 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 163,264 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 BJE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 BJE was last recorded at 163,264 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 9,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 153,957 miles · 27 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,307 miles
- Average per year
- 5,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,264 miles
- 2023 – 153,957 miles
- 2022 – 145,803 miles
- 2021 – 142,236 miles
- 2020 – 139,158 miles
- 2019 – 136,319 miles
- 2018 – 134,055 miles
- 2017 – 131,179 miles
- 2015 – 126,043 miles
- 2014 – 119,892 miles
- 2013 – 116,553 miles
- 2012 – 112,964 miles
- 2011 – 109,836 miles
- 2010 – 94,350 miles
- 2009 – 84,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,264 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Both near side and off side rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light to the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,264 miles (+9,307)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 163,264 miles
- Test number
- 573941188587
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass153,957 miles (+8,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 153,957 miles
- Test number
- 248947722803
- 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,803 miles (+3,567)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,803 miles
- Test number
- 372128207796
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,236 miles (+3,078)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 142,236 miles
- Test number
- 829178120554
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,158 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,158 miles
- Test number
- 153478514066
- AdvisoryBoth near side and off side rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light to the rear
- AdvisoryT p s light warning light illuminated
Fail139,155 miles (+2,836)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,155 miles
- Test number
- 728791104649
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system where clipped to body (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth near side and off side rear light lenses cracked but not showing white light to the rear
- AdvisoryT p s light warning light illuminated
Pass136,319 miles (+2,264)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 136,319 miles
- Test number
- 434735919922
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass134,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 134,055 miles
- Test number
- 971624240832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,055 miles (+2,876)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,055 miles
- Test number
- 714808193771
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,179 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 131,179 miles
- Test number
- 371065688473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight damage to both near side and off side rear light lenses ( both cracked ). not showing white light at test time
Pass126,043 miles (+6,151)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,043 miles
- Test number
- 546236019176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,892 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,892 miles
- Test number
- 166388734394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 116,553 miles
- Test number
- 285698133397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,553 miles (+3,589)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,553 miles
- Test number
- 675407433391
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass112,964 miles (+3,128)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 112,964 miles
- Test number
- 145200342388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,836 miles (+7,355)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 109,836 miles
- Test number
- 156229731365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 102,481 miles
- Test number
- 566268141009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,481 miles (+8,131)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,481 miles
- Test number
- 705197941027
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,350 miles (+9,936)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 94,350 miles
- Test number
- 882118220165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,414 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 84,414 miles
- Test number
- 472162039145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear no.plate starting to delaminate
Questions about LD56 BJE
- Does LD56 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 BJE expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 BJE?
- The MOT on LD56 BJE expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 BJE done?
- LD56 BJE was recorded at 163,264 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
- Has LD56 BJE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 BJE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LD56 BJE 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 BJE find?
- LD56 BJE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened f/r, and 1 more.
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