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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

LK56 LNOMOT history

LK56 LNO is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,789 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LNO was last recorded at 125,789 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,325 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,464 miles
Average per year
6,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,789 miles
  • 2025 – 115,325 miles
  • 2024 – 105,828 miles
  • 2023 – 96,335 miles
  • 2022 – 87,926 miles
  • 2021 – 77,477 miles
  • 2020 – 69,721 miles
  • 2019 – 68,459 miles
  • 2018 – 65,846 miles
  • 2017 – 61,900 miles
  • 2016 – 56,187 miles
  • 2014 – 51,964 miles
  • 2013 – 49,634 miles
  • 2012 – 43,097 miles
  • 2011 – 35,860 miles
  • 2010 – 28,871 miles
  • 2009 – 23,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,789 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear diff light misting of oilRecorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,789 miles (+10,464)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,789 miles
    Test number
    239243072422
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff light misting of oil

  2. Pass115,325 miles (+9,497)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    127908850909
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff light misting of oil

  3. Pass105,828 miles (+9,493)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    786843046109
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning Steering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear diff light misting of oil

  4. Pass96,335 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    362001492391
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,335 miles (+8,409)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    354666021049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,926 miles (+10,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    924719298366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,477 miles (+7,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,477 miles
    Test number
    569805635870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,721 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    414575212614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,459 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,459 miles
    Test number
    810870028664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,846 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    760223738330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,900 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    692542338895
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in fuel filler cap seal.

  12. Pass56,187 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,187 miles
    Test number
    637602288086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    916755593398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail56,020 miles (+4,056)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    504368692603
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass51,964 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    719023844390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,634 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    505958303330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,097 miles (+7,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    876021832379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass35,860 miles (+6,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    348387121366
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass28,871 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    644610830309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    660801139390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LNO

Does LK56 LNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LNO is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LNO?
The MOT on LK56 LNO is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LNO done?
LK56 LNO was recorded at 125,789 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,299 miles a year.
Has LK56 LNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LNO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 LNO 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 LK56 LNO find?
LK56 LNO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; steering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard; rear diff light misting of oil.

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