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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,394 cc

LK56 MBUMOT history

LK56 MBU is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LK56 MBU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,081 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,394 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MBU was last recorded at 131,081 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,081 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,081 miles
  • 2025 – 124,033 miles
  • 2024 – 114,217 miles
  • 2023 – 110,532 miles
  • 2022 – 108,207 miles
  • 2021 – 100,382 miles
  • 2020 – 92,947 miles
  • 2019 – 85,443 miles
  • 2018 – 76,500 miles
  • 2017 – 70,472 miles
  • 2016 – 63,325 miles
  • 2015 – 58,540 miles
  • 2014 – 53,858 miles
  • 2013 – 49,449 miles
  • 2012 – 43,547 miles
  • 2011 – 38,813 miles
  • 2010 – 34,991 miles
  • 2009 – 30,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,081 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,081 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    208712745585
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail131,081 miles (+7,048)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    374324673638
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass124,033 miles (+9,816)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,033 miles
    Test number
    161457322407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    911498361509
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,217 miles (+3,685)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    637964373798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,532 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    825446382062
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

  7. Pass108,207 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,207 miles
    Test number
    665966157050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,201 miles (+227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,201 miles
    Test number
    210740701484
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,974 miles (+7,592)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,974 miles
    Test number
    418111604945
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,382 miles (+7,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    404850804065
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,947 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,947 miles
    Test number
    766503888265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,941 miles (+7,498)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    489210308742
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,443 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    135880209574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass76,500 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    459473004552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,496 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    775680484331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass70,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    481531360658
    • AdvisoryDIFF OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN /LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE 225/50/17W

  17. Fail70,472 miles (+7,147)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    767017237422
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDIFF OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN /LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE 225/50/17W

  18. Pass63,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    100727620564
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,325 miles (+4,785)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    829965965188
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper bleed nipple. (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,540 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    458636076805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail58,539 miles (+4,681)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    494254539122
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass53,858 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    408416414493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass49,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    588406113389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,449 miles (+5,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    667746413338
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass43,547 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    956516422321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts to the nearside front and the offside rear tyre walls

  26. Fail43,547 miles (+4,734)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    788596222386
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts to the nearside front and the offside rear tyre walls

  27. Pass38,813 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    238582801368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    110378500322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,991 miles (+4,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    154768400397
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass30,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    380148589262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,035 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    433528189216
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LK56 MBU

Does LK56 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MBU is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MBU?
The MOT on LK56 MBU is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MBU done?
LK56 MBU was recorded at 131,081 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
Has LK56 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MBU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MBU 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 MBU find?
LK56 MBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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