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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 EWAMOT history

LD56 EWA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LD56 EWA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,369 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EWA
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
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EWA was last recorded at 173,369 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,119 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,250 miles
Average per year
6,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,369 miles
  • 2024 – 169,119 miles
  • 2023 – 164,562 miles
  • 2022 – 154,471 miles
  • 2021 – 151,168 miles
  • 2020 – 148,130 miles
  • 2019 – 142,344 miles
  • 2018 – 140,229 miles
  • 2017 – 136,478 miles
  • 2016 – 132,499 miles
  • 2015 – 128,599 miles
  • 2014 – 110,625 miles
  • 2013 – 106,664 miles
  • 2012 – 96,025 miles
  • 2011 – 83,692 miles
  • 2009 – 67,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,369 miles (+4,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,369 miles
    Test number
    240342355022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,119 miles (+71)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,119 miles
    Test number
    260729843962
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre appears to have a temporary repair on outer shoulder

  3. Fail169,048 miles (+4,486)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,048 miles
    Test number
    447976530885
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor not attached to brake pad
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre appears to have a temporary repair on outer shoulder

  4. Pass164,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,562 miles
    Test number
    855016305681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,562 miles (+10,091)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,562 miles
    Test number
    875684042055
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,471 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,471 miles
    Test number
    345198773531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,168 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,168 miles
    Test number
    238642822306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,130 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,130 miles
    Test number
    555667733971
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail148,130 miles (+5,786)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,130 miles
    Test number
    429742547570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass142,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    377974900732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,344 miles (+2,115)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    570962360361
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass140,229 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,229 miles
    Test number
    111215765478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,478 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,478 miles
    Test number
    524972885534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail136,472 miles (+3,973)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,472 miles
    Test number
    342797081353
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass132,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    139884045398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail132,499 miles (+3,900)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    255122658448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass128,599 miles (+17,974)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,599 miles
    Test number
    619564115129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteService light on

  18. Pass110,625 miles (+3,961)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    259986214455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDiesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

  19. Pass106,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    515105943061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail106,664 miles (+10,639)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    688365343033
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on

  21. Pass96,025 miles (+12,333)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    169575142019
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass83,692 miles (+16,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    618425841098
    • 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)

  23. Fail67,582 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    140579559294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass67,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    260339259261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EWA

Does LD56 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EWA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EWA?
The MOT on LD56 EWA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EWA done?
LD56 EWA was recorded at 173,369 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,530 miles a year.
Has LD56 EWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EWA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 EWA 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 EWA find?
LD56 EWA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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