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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LK56 UTXMOT history

LK56 UTX is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 186,868 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
186,868 km
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,451 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 UTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 UTX was last recorded at 186,868 km on 6 Oct 2026, 5,395 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,473 km · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,395 km
Average per year
4,451 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,868 km
  • 2025 – 181,473 km
  • 2024 – 176,833 km
  • 2023 – 170,737 km
  • 2022 – 166,188 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,868 km
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both worn (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cuts 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer wall 275/35/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 12 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,868 km (+5,395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    186,868 km
    Test number
    241526129880
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both worn (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cuts 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass181,473 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,473 km
    Test number
    521616662371
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer wall 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  3. Fail181,473 km (+4,640)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,473 km
    Test number
    635660805441
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on wall & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer wall 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & bald on edge245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle sitting low and suspension hanging lower compared to N/S/F. Investigate required.
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  4. Pass176,833 km (+6,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,833 km
    Test number
    526084181331
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides glass slightly worn (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaks
  5. Pass170,737 km (+4,549)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,737 km
    Test number
    635200396325
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass166,188 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,188 km
    Test number
    968768046080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 UTX

Does LK56 UTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 UTX is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 UTX?
The MOT on LK56 UTX is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 UTX done?
LK56 UTX was recorded at 186,868 km at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,451 km a year.
Has LK56 UTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 UTX has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 UTX 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 UTX find?
LK56 UTX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged both worn; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cuts 275/35/18; rear fluid leak, but not excessive diff.

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