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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 ZHEMOT history

LD56 ZHE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

LD56 ZHE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
190,302 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZHE was last recorded at 190,302 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 7,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,891 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,411 miles
Average per year
11,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,302 miles
  • 2022 – 182,891 miles
  • 2021 – 175,879 miles
  • 2020 – 167,522 miles
  • 2019 – 161,057 miles
  • 2018 – 148,030 miles
  • 2017 – 139,265 miles
  • 2016 – 123,212 miles
  • 2015 – 96,912 miles
  • 2014 – 88,807 miles
  • 2013 – 78,484 miles
  • 2012 – 70,963 miles
  • 2011 – 58,576 miles
  • 2010 – 43,836 miles
  • 2009 – 28,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,302 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,302 miles (+7,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,302 miles
    Test number
    708544720269
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass182,891 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,891 miles
    Test number
    947168049903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  3. Fail182,884 miles (+7,005)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,884 miles
    Test number
    444371128060
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  4. Pass175,879 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,879 miles
    Test number
    821517662583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,876 miles (+8,354)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,876 miles
    Test number
    376497367152
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Pass167,522 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,522 miles
    Test number
    297719488207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,518 miles (+6,461)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,518 miles
    Test number
    244604742472
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper spoiler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass161,057 miles (+13,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,057 miles
    Test number
    199727403628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,030 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,030 miles
    Test number
    666394071813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,265 miles (+16,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,265 miles
    Test number
    631639624040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass123,212 miles (+26,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,212 miles
    Test number
    701010291481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,912 miles (+8,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    996067495098
    • NoteUnder trays fitted along all of vehicle

  13. Pass88,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    779173594190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,807 miles (+10,323)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    976803894190
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass78,484 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    496313083115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

  16. Fail78,484 miles (+7,521)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    735292973113
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

  17. Pass70,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    515899892152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,962 miles (+12,386)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    568509592177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass58,576 miles (+14,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    286863701218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,836 miles (+15,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    612083800262
    • NoteFront inner brake pads 2/3 worn

  21. Pass28,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,598 miles
    Test number
    232109609293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZHE

Does LD56 ZHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZHE expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZHE?
The MOT on LD56 ZHE expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZHE done?
LD56 ZHE was recorded at 190,302 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 11,369 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZHE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZHE 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 ZHE find?
LD56 ZHE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: central front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; central rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs.

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