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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 CTOMOT history

LS06 CTO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

LS06 CTO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
196,470 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 CTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 CTO was last recorded at 196,470 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,434 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,470 miles
  • 2021 – 182,930 miles
  • 2020 – 179,164 miles
  • 2019 – 174,520 miles
  • 2016 – 139,690 miles
  • 2015 – 128,510 miles
  • 2014 – 117,376 miles
  • 2013 – 107,451 miles
  • 2011 – 97,190 miles
  • 2010 – 89,287 miles
  • 2009 – 80,716 miles
  • 2008 – 75,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,470 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    196,470 miles
    Test number
    984500903789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail196,434 miles (+13,504)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,434 miles
    Test number
    296160159120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass182,930 miles (+3,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,930 miles
    Test number
    280787956378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,164 miles (+4,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    179,164 miles
    Test number
    232680723896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass174,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,520 miles
    Test number
    533018021232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass235,674 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    235,674 km
    Test number
    401298482572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass139,690 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    837259307332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    528017045161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail128,510 miles (+11,134)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    276767245132
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass117,376 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    879022844129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,451 miles (+450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    248549843137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass107,001 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    627210363046
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail106,999 miles (+9,809)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    506621553045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass97,190 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    195667951377
    • 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 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)
    • NoteAdvise front nearside tyre is heavily worn on inner and outer edges and cracking within the tread area
    • NoteAdvise front offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and heavily worn on outer edge and cracking within the tread area
    • NoteAdvise rear nearside tyre is heavily worn on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear offside tyre has nail in inner tyre shoulder

  15. Fail97,190 miles (+7,903)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    287207351304
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 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)
    • NoteAdvise front nearside tyre is heavily worn on inner and outer edges and cracking within the tread area
    • NoteAdvise front offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and heavily worn on outer edge and cracking within the tread area
    • NoteAdvise rear nearside tyre is heavily worn on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear offside tyre has nail in inner tyre shoulder

  16. Pass89,287 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    430371550437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,716 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    514114439316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass80,716 miles (+4,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    922044839399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    840177638332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 CTO

Does LS06 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS06 CTO expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS06 CTO?
The MOT on LS06 CTO expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS06 CTO done?
LS06 CTO was recorded at 196,470 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has LS06 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 CTO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS06 CTO 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 LS06 CTO find?
LS06 CTO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe slightly damaged.

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