BMW logo

BMW Alpina

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,398 cc

LB06 ELBMOT history

LB06 ELB is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 20 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,658 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB06 ELB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 ELB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 ELB was last recorded at 160,658 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,870 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,788 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,658 miles
  • 2024 – 157,870 miles
  • 2023 – 155,646 miles
  • 2022 – 153,994 miles
  • 2021 – 150,875 miles
  • 2020 – 147,817 miles
  • 2019 – 146,023 miles
  • 2018 – 142,856 miles
  • 2017 – 138,733 miles
  • 2016 – 136,017 miles
  • 2014 – 130,579 miles
  • 2013 – 124,397 miles
  • 2012 – 112,272 miles
  • 2011 – 90,814 miles
  • 2010 – 68,548 miles
  • 2009 – 54,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,658 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM BUSH HAS 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,658 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,658 miles
    Test number
    623154892064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,870 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,870 miles
    Test number
    245277727627
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,646 miles (+1,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,646 miles
    Test number
    494624913198
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  4. Pass153,994 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,994 miles
    Test number
    101761284206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,875 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,875 miles
    Test number
    209111449476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,817 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,817 miles
    Test number
    618655135068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,023 miles (+3,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,023 miles
    Test number
    449069329116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass142,856 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,856 miles
    Test number
    671232045411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,733 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,733 miles
    Test number
    529828323538
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail138,714 miles (+2,697)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,714 miles
    Test number
    179913741523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass136,017 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    279330160427
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (0mm inner edge) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front (wheel slightly buckled)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear (wheel slightly buckled)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on dash

  12. Fail135,993 miles (+5,414)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,993 miles
    Test number
    657358872496
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

  13. Pass130,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    635330154361
    • NoteNsf headlight has small crack in lense

  14. Fail130,579 miles (+6,182)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    749120954322
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNsf headlight has small crack in lense

  15. Pass124,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    417040853363
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail124,397 miles (+12,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    495220843399
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail112,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    665256842149
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass112,272 miles (+21,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    825226042104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass90,814 miles (+22,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    286714161132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,548 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    504087500296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,045 miles (+12,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    831383850128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    482593879199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 ELB

Does LB06 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 ELB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 ELB?
The MOT on LB06 ELB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 ELB done?
LB06 ELB was recorded at 160,658 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has LB06 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 ELB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LB06 ELB 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 LB06 ELB find?
LB06 ELB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (inner sides); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush has play.

Related registrations

Browse all LB06E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.