# MF56LSY — BMW 520 MOT History & Vehicle Check MF56LSY is a Black BMW 520, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2006-09-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for MF56LSY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | MF56LSY | | Make | BMW | | Model | 520 | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2006-09-20 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-06-30 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 66.67% - Total defects recorded: 57 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2024-07-01 15:35:17 | PASSED | 135,359 MI | 2025-06-30 00:00:00 | | 2024-07-01 13:11:50 | FAILED | 135,358 MI | — | | 2023-06-21 11:48:25 | PASSED | 115,325 MI | 2024-06-22 00:00:00 | | 2022-06-23 16:09:07 | PASSED | 110,637 MI | 2023-06-22 00:00:00 | | 2022-06-23 12:08:47 | FAILED | 110,637 MI | — | | 2021-05-28 16:19:04 | PASSED | 103,689 MI | 2022-05-27 00:00:00 | | 2021-05-27 10:50:32 | FAILED | 103,642 MI | — | | 2019-11-11 14:35:06 | PASSED | 94,876 MI | 2020-11-13 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-25 12:21:10 | PASSED | 87,605 MI | 2019-11-13 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-24 10:13:19 | FAILED | 87,605 MI | — | | 2017-11-14 16:28:49 | PASSED | 81,728 MI | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-06 13:57:51 | PASSED | 77,921 MI | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-15 10:58:10 | PASSED | 70,771 MI | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-14 16:47:06 | PASSED | 63,564 MI | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-11 14:58:36 | FAILED | 63,529 MI | — | | 2013-10-01 16:11:53 | PASSED | 55,422 MI | 2014-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2013-10-01 10:59:46 | FAILED | 55,404 MI | — | | 2012-03-21 10:30:26 | PASSED | 44,279 MI | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-28 13:22:04 | PASSED | 37,319 MI | 2012-01-28 00:00:00 | | 2010-01-29 10:43:39 | FAILED | 31,335 MI | — | | 2010-01-29 10:43:39 | PASSED | 31,335 MI | 2011-01-28 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2024-07-01 13:11:50 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) **2022-06-23 16:09:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - MINOR: Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2022-06-23 12:08:47 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - MINOR: Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2021-05-28 16:19:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () **2021-05-27 10:50:32 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) **2019-11-11 14:35:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2018-10-25 12:21:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) **2018-10-24 10:13:19 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) - MAJOR: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) **2016-12-06 13:57:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2014-11-14 16:47:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2014-11-11 14:58:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2013-10-01 16:11:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2013-10-01 10:59:46 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2012-03-21 10:30:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2011-01-28 13:22:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2010-01-29 10:43:39 (FAILED)** - PRS: Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre **2010-01-29 10:43:39 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for MF56LSY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MF56LSY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.