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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LE56 NXVMOT history

LE56 NXV is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LE56 NXV black 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 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
158,867 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NXV was last recorded at 158,867 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 6,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2017: 131,597 miles, lower than 135,476 miles on 21 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,060 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,807 miles
Average per year
7,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,867 miles
  • 2024 – 152,060 miles
  • 2019 – 146,918 miles
  • 2018 – 142,031 miles
  • 2017 – 131,597 miles
  • 2016 – 135,476 miles
  • 2015 – 131,430 miles
  • 2014 – 126,007 miles
  • 2013 – 113,345 miles
  • 2012 – 100,513 miles
  • 2011 – 81,556 miles
  • 2010 – 65,154 miles
  • 2009 – 46,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,867 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,867 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,867 miles
    Test number
    907065266788
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,060 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,060 miles
    Test number
    750423326697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,918 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,918 miles
    Test number
    661822082911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,031 miles (+10,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,031 miles
    Test number
    557431562923
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,597 miles (-3,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    737375838106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    359593362131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,476 miles (+19)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    247995297437
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass135,457 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,457 miles
    Test number
    609451767634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,430 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    779209295118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,007 miles (+12,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,007 miles
    Test number
    157135204286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass113,345 miles (+12,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,345 miles
    Test number
    646585583103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    767371102255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,512 miles (+18,956)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,512 miles
    Test number
    387731902297
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,556 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    889739591119
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  15. Fail81,549 miles (+16,395)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    769029791121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass65,154 miles (+18,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    852634710259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    143081219281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 NXV

Does LE56 NXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NXV expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NXV?
The MOT on LE56 NXV expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NXV done?
LE56 NXV was recorded at 158,867 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 7,019 miles a year.
Has LE56 NXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NXV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LE56 NXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE56 NXV find?
LE56 NXV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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