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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK06 TMZMOT history

LK06 TMZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
214,165 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 TMZ
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
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 TMZ was last recorded at 214,165 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,923 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
10,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,165 miles
  • 2023 – 213,923 miles
  • 2022 – 204,560 miles
  • 2021 – 196,118 miles
  • 2020 – 187,449 miles
  • 2019 – 174,612 miles
  • 2018 – 164,796 miles
  • 2017 – 158,146 miles
  • 2016 – 151,803 miles
  • 2015 – 142,775 miles
  • 2014 – 123,588 miles
  • 2013 – 117,798 miles
  • 2012 – 111,232 miles
  • 2011 – 101,245 miles
  • 2010 – 91,225 miles
  • 2009 – 66,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,165 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,165 miles (+242)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    214,165 miles
    Test number
    240988337206
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Fail213,923 miles (+9,363)1 dangerous4 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,923 miles
    Test number
    996329001023
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
  3. Pass204,560 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,560 miles
    Test number
    808734138075
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail204,558 miles (+8,440)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,558 miles
    Test number
    914529567648
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass196,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,118 miles
    Test number
    217548615605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,114 miles (+8,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,114 miles
    Test number
    742492437710
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass187,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,449 miles
    Test number
    978536388148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail187,447 miles (+12,835)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,447 miles
    Test number
    946955255604
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass174,612 miles (+9,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,612 miles
    Test number
    332567202277
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass164,796 miles (+6,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    164,796 miles
    Test number
    622305859039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Pass158,146 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    363530671635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass151,803 miles (+9,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    291768641789
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass142,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,775 miles
    Test number
    387507825467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,774 miles (+19,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,774 miles
    Test number
    996906125223
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
  15. Pass123,588 miles (+5,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    906389084124
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass117,798 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    506350003288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,787 miles (+6,555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    126607193173
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass111,232 miles (+9,987)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    217276082195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,245 miles (+10,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    897017841135
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  20. Pass91,225 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    474710840113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront number plate becomin delaminated
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
  21. Fail91,225 miles (+24,799)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    680930140146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront number plate becomin delaminated
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
  22. Pass66,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    130583259116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK06 TMZ

Does LK06 TMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK06 TMZ expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK06 TMZ?
The MOT on LK06 TMZ expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK06 TMZ done?
LK06 TMZ was recorded at 214,165 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 10,113 miles a year.
Has LK06 TMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 TMZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LK06 TMZ 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 LK06 TMZ find?
LK06 TMZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 5 more.

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