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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LE06 EWFMOT history

LE06 EWF is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 243,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LE06 EWF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2025
Mileage
243,380 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 EWF
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
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 EWF was last recorded at 243,380 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,729 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
12,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 243,380 miles
  • 2023 – 236,729 miles
  • 2022 – 228,933 miles
  • 2020 – 214,493 miles
  • 2019 – 185,688 miles
  • 2018 – 181,221 miles
  • 2017 – 161,024 miles
  • 2016 – 153,993 miles
  • 2015 – 148,855 miles
  • 2014 – 132,787 miles
  • 2013 – 115,582 miles
  • 2012 – 105,232 miles
  • 2011 – 93,926 miles
  • 2010 – 74,514 miles
  • 2009 – 57,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated letting grease out

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,380 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    243,380 miles
    Test number
    242265324631
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass236,729 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    236,729 miles
    Test number
    251740896884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail236,718 miles (+7,785)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,718 miles
    Test number
    391546664246
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass228,933 miles (+14,440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    228,933 miles
    Test number
    111602848173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    214,493 miles
    Test number
    295469115039
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers wet / damp
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  6. Fail214,493 miles (+15,705)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,493 miles
    Test number
    324767806331
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers wet / damp
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  7. Pass198,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,788 miles
    Test number
    347293185981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail198,787 miles (+13,099)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,787 miles
    Test number
    952353204221
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass185,688 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,688 miles
    Test number
    860874682942
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated letting grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  10. Fail185,662 miles (+4,441)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    770058867079
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated letting grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Fail181,221 miles (+20,197)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,221 miles
    Test number
    868001842382
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour bright white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass161,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,024 miles
    Test number
    101215795513
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail161,024 miles (+7,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,024 miles
    Test number
    807843468015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass153,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    797514659351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail153,993 miles (+5,138)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    151844192869
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass148,855 miles (+16,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,855 miles
    Test number
    811384261792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,787 miles (+17,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,787 miles
    Test number
    979765054253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass115,582 miles (+10,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    336694243419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass105,232 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    826547432263
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre wear

  20. Fail105,230 miles (+11,304)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    568576832288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre wear

  21. Pass93,926 miles (+19,412)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    318683001235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped

  22. Pass74,514 miles (+17,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    390593590173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass57,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    181008009274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE06 EWF

Does LE06 EWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 EWF expired on 21 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 EWF?
The MOT on LE06 EWF expired on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 EWF done?
LE06 EWF was recorded at 243,380 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 12,859 miles a year.
Has LE06 EWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 EWF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE06 EWF 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 LE06 EWF find?
LE06 EWF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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