BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LD56 TFAMOT history
LD56 TFA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 132,208 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 TFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 TFA was last recorded at 132,208 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,518 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,690 miles
- Average per year
- 5,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,208 miles
- 2025 – 128,518 miles
- 2024 – 127,576 miles
- 2023 – 123,945 miles
- 2022 – 123,930 miles
- 2021 – 114,627 miles
- 2020 – 111,003 miles
- 2019 – 110,065 miles
- 2018 – 108,089 miles
- 2017 – 103,483 miles
- 2016 – 100,451 miles
- 2015 – 94,845 miles
- 2014 – 89,989 miles
- 2013 – 85,898 miles
- 2012 – 82,101 miles
- 2011 – 79,923 miles
- 2010 – 63,477 miles
- 2009 – 46,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,208 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,208 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 132,208 miles
- Test number
- 316382564011
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,518 miles (+942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,518 miles
- Test number
- 354214746837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,576 miles (+3,631)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 127,576 miles
- Test number
- 775856877987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,945 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 123,945 miles
- Test number
- 173614666602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,930 miles (+9,303)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,930 miles
- Test number
- 924807452568
- 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))
Pass114,627 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,627 miles
- Test number
- 234514875791
- AdvisoryAdvise front tyres cracking in tread edges and tread
Fail114,627 miles (+3,624)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,627 miles
- Test number
- 956772895875
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise front tyres cracking in tread edges and tread
Pass111,003 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,003 miles
- Test number
- 409002905962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,065 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 110,065 miles
- Test number
- 245328903310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,089 miles (+4,606)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,089 miles
- Test number
- 299653285405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,483 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 103,483 miles
- Test number
- 885204602535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass100,451 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,451 miles
- Test number
- 186738202469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,845 miles (+4,856)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,845 miles
- Test number
- 312608841054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,989 miles (+4,091)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 89,989 miles
- Test number
- 855554504261
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNearside front tyre getting low on inner edge
Pass85,898 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,898 miles
- Test number
- 666941423287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,101 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 82,101 miles
- Test number
- 275356532231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,923 miles (+16,446)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,923 miles
- Test number
- 376583871215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,477 miles (+16,840)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 63,477 miles
- Test number
- 323096110278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,637 miles
- Test number
- 353134169294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,636 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,636 miles
- Test number
- 500544369211
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD56 TFA
- Does LD56 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 TFA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 TFA?
- The MOT on LD56 TFA is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 TFA done?
- LD56 TFA was recorded at 132,208 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
- Has LD56 TFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 TFA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD56 TFA 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 TFA find?
- LD56 TFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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