
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass196,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 196,118 miles
- Test number
- 217548615605
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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))
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)
Pass158,146 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 158,146 miles
- Test number
- 363530671635
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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)
Pass142,775 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 142,775 miles
- Test number
- 387507825467
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass117,798 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 117,798 miles
- Test number
- 506350003288
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass111,232 miles (+9,987)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 111,232 miles
- Test number
- 217276082195
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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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