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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LS56 ZCTMOT history

LS56 ZCT is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 257,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
257,868 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZCT was last recorded at 257,868 miles on 30 May 2023, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,047 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
13,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 257,868 miles
  • 2022 – 235,218 miles
  • 2021 – 210,610 miles
  • 2020 – 191,833 miles
  • 2019 – 170,873 miles
  • 2018 – 161,928 miles
  • 2017 – 154,290 miles
  • 2016 – 146,387 miles
  • 2015 – 137,799 miles
  • 2014 – 126,240 miles
  • 2013 – 113,881 miles
  • 2012 – 100,965 miles
  • 2011 – 88,144 miles
  • 2010 – 80,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,868 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,868 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    257,868 miles
    Test number
    701597473364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,047 miles (+21,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    257,047 miles
    Test number
    785383992303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass235,218 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    235,218 miles
    Test number
    131880942956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail235,155 miles (+24,545)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,155 miles
    Test number
    211925873530
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    210,610 miles
    Test number
    404693990671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail210,610 miles (+4,109)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,610 miles
    Test number
    259166662490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass206,501 miles (+14,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,501 miles
    Test number
    256542519445
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass191,833 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    191,833 miles
    Test number
    568368895194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail191,822 miles (+77)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,822 miles
    Test number
    291253622794
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass191,745 miles (+20,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,745 miles
    Test number
    475625418880
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass170,873 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,873 miles
    Test number
    814467918619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,928 miles
    Test number
    364349560992
    • 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)

  13. Fail161,928 miles (+7,638)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,928 miles
    Test number
    681318000401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass154,290 miles (+7,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,290 miles
    Test number
    970594793090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass146,387 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,387 miles
    Test number
    606241489686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,384 miles (+8,585)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,384 miles
    Test number
    304868140181
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass137,799 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    217722065033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,240 miles (+12,359)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,240 miles
    Test number
    266501954019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering lock warning light on

  19. Pass113,881 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    415861353068
    • NoteSlight damage offside front wheel inner rim
    • NoteSrs light illuminated on dash
    • NoteSteering lock fault shown on dashboard
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  20. Fail113,881 miles (+12,916)1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    669361553015
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage offside front wheel inner rim
    • NoteSrs light illuminated on dash
    • NoteSteering lock fault shown on dashboard
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  21. Pass100,965 miles (+12,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    128472242068
    • NoteAirbag light on o/s/r brake pad sesor not connected

  22. Pass88,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    408794751069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,144 miles (+8,137)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    169399341021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass80,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    343046650098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 ZCT

Does LS56 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 ZCT expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZCT?
The MOT on LS56 ZCT expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 ZCT done?
LS56 ZCT was recorded at 257,868 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 13,417 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZCT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZCT 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 ZCT find?
LS56 ZCT passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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