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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LR56 RYMMOT history

LR56 RYM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 235,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.

LR56 RYM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2023
Mileage
235,617 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 RYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 RYM was last recorded at 235,617 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,635 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
13,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 235,617 miles
  • 2021 – 230,635 miles
  • 2020 – 222,759 miles
  • 2019 – 217,064 miles
  • 2018 – 205,165 miles
  • 2017 – 195,519 miles
  • 2016 – 187,535 miles
  • 2015 – 171,191 miles
  • 2014 – 160,053 miles
  • 2013 – 148,505 miles
  • 2012 – 135,334 miles
  • 2011 – 108,750 miles
  • 2010 – 84,004 miles
  • 2009 – 60,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,617 miles (+4,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    235,617 miles
    Test number
    440863362947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass230,635 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    230,635 miles
    Test number
    242446990985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass222,759 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    222,759 miles
    Test number
    795284978818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail222,555 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,555 miles
    Test number
    854307904198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass217,064 miles (+11,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,064 miles
    Test number
    647835095405
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass205,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    205,165 miles
    Test number
    800006504377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail205,156 miles (+9,637)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,156 miles
    Test number
    199830486835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass195,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    195,519 miles
    Test number
    319483849274
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  9. Fail195,519 miles (+7,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,519 miles
    Test number
    836366821906
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  10. Pass187,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    187,535 miles
    Test number
    641229285056
    • AdvisoryENGINE.FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

  11. Fail187,532 miles (+16,341)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,532 miles
    Test number
    156420200709
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryENGINE.FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

  12. Pass171,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    171,191 miles
    Test number
    105130316183
    • AdvisoryNsf brake pads soon
    • AdvisoryNsr wheel rim bent inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded over axle
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering joint

  13. Fail171,191 miles (+11,138)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,191 miles
    Test number
    623643508416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsf brake pads soon
    • AdvisoryNsr wheel rim bent inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded over axle
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering joint

  14. Pass160,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,053 miles
    Test number
    499546334344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail160,053 miles (+11,548)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,053 miles
    Test number
    178986634376
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass148,505 miles (+165)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    148,505 miles
    Test number
    248763833316
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail148,340 miles (+13,006)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,340 miles
    Test number
    947662723303
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass135,334 miles (+1,081)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    807228022342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn on inner edges

  19. Fail134,253 miles (+25,503)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    188514812387
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • NoteSteering lock fault indicated

  20. Pass108,750 miles (+24,746)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    798049921351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,004 miles (+23,879)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    803759500353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    941974999294
    • 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)

Questions about LR56 RYM

Does LR56 RYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR56 RYM expired on 27 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR56 RYM?
The MOT on LR56 RYM expired on 27 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR56 RYM done?
LR56 RYM was recorded at 235,617 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 13,340 miles a year.
Has LR56 RYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 RYM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LR56 RYM 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 RYM find?
LR56 RYM passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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