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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LS06LNA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,592 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,592 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- aircon belt not connected,underbody-suspension-floors-sill lips-running gear rusting,front suspension arms play,floors-sill lips rusting covered with trims,brake discs scored-pitting
- osr hub bush play-investigate,brake discs-bearings noisy-brake judder,parking brake efforts not best,rear driveshafts rusty-greasy
11 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 91,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyre treads bulged (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- osr hub bush play-investigate,brake discs-bearings noisy-brake judder,parking brake efforts not best,rear driveshafts rusty-greasy
- aircon belt not connected,underbody-suspension-floors-sill lips-running gear rusting,front suspension arms play,floors-sill lips rusting covered with trims,brake discs scored-pitting
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,368 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre tread poor-bulging,rear tyres poor-low tread-uneven wear-tread cut,brake hoses poor-cracking-nsf chaffed,parking brake lever travel getting high,suspension noisy
- underbody-running gear-suspension-drivshafts rusting,shafts greasy,osr hub bush play-investigate,front-rear suspension bushes-D bushes poor,4x brake rattle-back plates poor
- screen wash fluid thicker than normal-investigate,tracking requires attention
- engine oil low-check service interval,oil spill-covers fitted-underbody amd arch liners covering brake pipes,aircon belt not present,bodywork poor all over and roof dented
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre tread poor-bulging,rear tyres poor-low tread-uneven wear-tread cut,brake hoses poor-cracking-nsf chaffed,parking brake lever travel getting high,suspension noisy
- underbody-running gear-suspension-drivshafts rusting,shafts greasy,osr hub bush play-investigate,front-rear suspension bushes-D bushes poor,4x brake rattle-back plates poor
- screen wash fluid thicker than normal-investigate,tracking requires attention
- engine oil low-check service interval,oil spill-covers fitted-underbody amd arch liners covering brake pipes,aircon belt not present,bodywork poor all over and roof dented
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,228 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- brakes squeeky f,parking brake lever travel getting high-service required
- battery weak,exhaust-flexi poor,osf steering balljoint poor-play,nsf lower balljoint poor-play bk,front control arms poor-play,both rear tyre treads poor-uneven tread wear,oil leak-spill
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,628 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202618 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,771 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,972 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,196 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Crank shaft pulley rubber split. Total collapse imminent. Drive belt splitting
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,837 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,240 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,254 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,079 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,079 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,896 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,584 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,688 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LS06LNA was registered on 2006-06-19
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