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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LL06 BCXMOT history

LL06 BCX is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
67,125 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL06 BCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL06 BCX was last recorded at 67,125 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,125 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,125 miles
  • 2024 – 52,190 miles
  • 2022 – 41,741 miles
  • 2021 – 36,641 miles
  • 2020 – 31,391 miles
  • 2019 – 22,821 miles
  • 2018 – 22,457 miles
  • 2017 – 21,519 miles
  • 2016 – 20,451 miles
  • 2015 – 19,443 miles
  • 2014 – 18,645 miles
  • 2013 – 17,260 miles
  • 2012 – 15,958 miles
  • 2011 – 14,338 miles
  • 2010 – 12,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,125 miles
  • AdvisoryCondensation os headlightRecorded at 2 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    823528209056
    • AdvisoryCondensation os headlight
  2. Fail67,125 miles (+14,935)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    672537658319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation os headlight
  3. Pass52,190 miles (+10,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    726341754887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass41,741 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    540603414221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass36,641 miles (+5,250)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    991246249099
    • MinorSuspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass31,391 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,391 miles
    Test number
    746522181200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    201824697357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,821 miles (+364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    688061299638
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass22,457 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,457 miles
    Test number
    819352279062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,519 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    630356048036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  11. Pass20,451 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,451 miles
    Test number
    507965240202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,443 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,443 miles
    Test number
    266454395422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,645 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,645 miles
    Test number
    768655474110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,260 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    335886893175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail17,260 miles (+1,302)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    746086893184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail15,958 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,958 miles
    Test number
    438767872118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass15,958 miles (+1,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,958 miles
    Test number
    989727472177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass14,338 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    588805541174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,139 miles
    Test number
    931214190147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL06 BCX

Does LL06 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL06 BCX expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL06 BCX?
The MOT on LL06 BCX expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL06 BCX done?
LL06 BCX was recorded at 67,125 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has LL06 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL06 BCX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL06 BCX 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 LL06 BCX find?
LL06 BCX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: condensation os headlight.

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