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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LT06 OGEMOT history

LT06 OGE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LT06 OGE green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,492 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 OGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 OGE was last recorded at 138,492 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,724 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,768 miles
Average per year
6,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,492 miles
  • 2025 – 135,724 miles
  • 2024 – 133,328 miles
  • 2023 – 132,070 miles
  • 2022 – 128,673 miles
  • 2021 – 123,315 miles
  • 2019 – 119,402 miles
  • 2018 – 114,070 miles
  • 2017 – 109,700 miles
  • 2016 – 102,337 miles
  • 2015 – 91,240 miles
  • 2014 – 75,031 miles
  • 2013 – 62,436 miles
  • 2012 – 46,569 miles
  • 2011 – 40,481 miles
  • 2010 – 36,460 miles
  • 2009 – 33,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,492 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL STEEL PIPES COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRIM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,492 miles (+2,768)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,492 miles
    Test number
    751309255702
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,724 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,724 miles
    Test number
    895354120212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail135,630 miles (+2,302)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,630 miles
    Test number
    694380900335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,328 miles (+1,258)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    750176487276
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,070 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,070 miles
    Test number
    676263591661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL STEEL PIPES COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRIM (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,067 miles (+3,394)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    254305681194
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL STEEL PIPES COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRIM (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,673 miles (+5,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    648466128326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,315 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    775525958098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,402 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    508913106847
    • AdvisoryBrake peal sinks under pressure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre shoulder is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch/ cable defective unable to open
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Fail119,402 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    269259744794
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake peal sinks under pressure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre shoulder is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch/ cable defective unable to open
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass114,070 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    511279367621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail114,048 miles (+4,348)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,048 miles
    Test number
    748025735641
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn, pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    186747701931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail109,699 miles (+7,362)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    780694478955
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass102,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    831233712194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,337 miles (+10,997)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    355123140013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass91,340 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    743826077130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,240 miles (+16,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,240 miles
    Test number
    115114903562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,031 miles (+12,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    648670264218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass62,436 miles (+15,867)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    858839673119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,569 miles (+6,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    169342982163
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,481 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    568445771117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,460 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,460 miles
    Test number
    583623980110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,457 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    271775499160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    793319679075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 OGE

Does LT06 OGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 OGE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 OGE?
The MOT on LT06 OGE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 OGE done?
LT06 OGE was recorded at 138,492 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,186 miles a year.
Has LT06 OGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 OGE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LT06 OGE 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 LT06 OGE find?
LT06 OGE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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