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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LR56 LHCMOT history

LR56 LHC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
156,349 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 LHC
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
6 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 LHC was last recorded at 156,349 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 7,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,499 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,850 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,349 miles
  • 2022 – 148,499 miles
  • 2021 – 140,518 miles
  • 2020 – 133,824 miles
  • 2019 – 124,062 miles
  • 2018 – 113,242 miles
  • 2017 – 105,506 miles
  • 2016 – 101,244 miles
  • 2015 – 96,094 miles
  • 2014 – 91,377 miles
  • 2013 – 84,319 miles
  • 2011 – 79,799 miles
  • 2010 – 75,895 miles
  • 2009 – 68,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,349 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,349 miles (+7,850)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,349 miles
    Test number
    811709266851
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass148,499 miles (+7,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,499 miles
    Test number
    198225493397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,518 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,518 miles
    Test number
    939046553941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,824 miles (+9,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,824 miles
    Test number
    898136747047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,062 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    912178906913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,242 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,242 miles
    Test number
    763053556383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    776991263242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,769 miles (+4,263)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    742748776536
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass105,506 miles (+4,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,506 miles
    Test number
    368147396920
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass101,244 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    567424233244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,242 miles (+5,148)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    229214073448
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass96,094 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    168350445428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,093 miles (+4,716)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,093 miles
    Test number
    967017135038
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass91,377 miles (+7,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,377 miles
    Test number
    909297234023
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass84,319 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,319 miles
    Test number
    418598833049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,799 miles (+3,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    437090941353
    • 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 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)

  17. Pass75,895 miles (+7,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    131992340390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    300437209312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR56 LHC

Does LR56 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR56 LHC expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR56 LHC?
The MOT on LR56 LHC expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR56 LHC done?
LR56 LHC was recorded at 156,349 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has LR56 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 LHC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LR56 LHC 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 LR56 LHC find?
LR56 LHC passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 14 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 11 more.

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