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BMW 525

Bronze · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS56 WKUMOT history

LS56 WKU is a bronze diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 351,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

LS56 WKU bronze BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
351,240 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
22,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WKU was last recorded at 351,240 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
351,240 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
22,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 351,240 miles
  • 2020 – 329,578 miles
  • 2019 – 311,227 miles
  • 2018 – 293,208 miles
  • 2017 – 269,533 miles
  • 2016 – 242,403 miles
  • 2015 – 216,620 miles
  • 2014 – 191,425 miles
  • 2013 – 166,137 miles
  • 2012 – 134,962 miles
  • 2011 – 109,221 miles
  • 2010 – 87,942 miles
  • 2009 – 67,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass351,240 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! Flexi-Hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Stone chip windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass351,240 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    351,240 miles
    Test number
    682112053361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! Flexi-Hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail351,240 miles (+21,662)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,240 miles
    Test number
    835615497695
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH ! (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! Flexi-Hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass329,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    329,578 miles
    Test number
    221624450178
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip windscreen

  4. Fail329,578 miles (+18,351)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,578 miles
    Test number
    281510477696
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and flickering (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip windscreen

  5. Pass311,227 miles (+18,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    311,227 miles
    Test number
    427173489900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! rear trailing arm front mounts are coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre size 225/50 WR17 RSC

  6. Pass293,208 miles (+23,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    293,208 miles
    Test number
    410532050475
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • 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))

  7. Pass269,533 miles (+27,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    269,533 miles
    Test number
    423488763645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass242,403 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    242,403 miles
    Test number
    645577610315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail242,398 miles (+25,778)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,398 miles
    Test number
    243320146335
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss manifold or cat? (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass216,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    216,620 miles
    Test number
    639144656343
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs low
    • AdvisoryRear suspention bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front roll bar link

  11. Fail216,620 miles (+25,195)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,620 miles
    Test number
    546509384288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs low
    • AdvisoryRear suspention bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front roll bar link

  12. Pass191,425 miles (+25,288)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    191,425 miles
    Test number
    775196334313
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Pass166,137 miles (+31,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    166,137 miles
    Test number
    996949823306
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass134,962 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    134,962 miles
    Test number
    449960142328
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteO/s steering arm has play

  15. Fail134,962 miles (+25,741)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,962 miles
    Test number
    308509432303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s steering arm has play

  16. Pass109,221 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    255720841354
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail109,213 miles (+21,271)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    658395931360
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,942 miles (+20,177)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    471562040353
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged
    • NoteOffside rear wing is damaged

  19. Pass67,765 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    194999649301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,761 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    344348049326
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register

Questions about LS56 WKU

Does LS56 WKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WKU expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WKU?
The MOT on LS56 WKU expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WKU done?
LS56 WKU was recorded at 351,240 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 22,958 miles a year.
Has LS56 WKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WKU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 WKU 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 LS56 WKU find?
LS56 WKU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both ! flexi-hoses cracking; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald ! on inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread, and 3 more.

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