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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LB06 KZNMOT history

LB06 KZN is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
219,879 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 KZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 KZN was last recorded at 219,879 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 10,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,328 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,551 miles
Average per year
10,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,879 miles
  • 2025 – 209,328 miles
  • 2024 – 197,839 miles
  • 2023 – 185,992 miles
  • 2022 – 169,121 miles
  • 2021 – 156,138 miles
  • 2020 – 145,445 miles
  • 2019 – 134,385 miles
  • 2018 – 123,882 miles
  • 2017 – 112,963 miles
  • 2016 – 101,562 miles
  • 2015 – 97,361 miles
  • 2014 – 91,431 miles
  • 2013 – 83,782 miles
  • 2012 – 74,958 miles
  • 2011 – 63,652 miles
  • 2010 – 51,408 miles
  • 2009 – 40,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,879 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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,879 miles (+10,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    219,879 miles
    Test number
    585711703689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,328 miles (+11,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    209,328 miles
    Test number
    952927365321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass197,839 miles (+11,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,839 miles
    Test number
    207685350060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass185,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,992 miles
    Test number
    372159154128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,988 miles (+16,867)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,988 miles
    Test number
    732765752248
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass169,121 miles (+12,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,121 miles
    Test number
    977303427990
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,138 miles
    Test number
    804131246948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail156,138 miles (+10,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,138 miles
    Test number
    657664188894
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,445 miles
    Test number
    670400749513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,445 miles (+11,060)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,445 miles
    Test number
    492639298929
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass134,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    488003546301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail134,385 miles (+10,503)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    955183266384
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,882 miles (+10,919)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    416711696342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,963 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    544372795194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Fail112,952 miles (+11,390)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    602850262838
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Pass101,562 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    789705805331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,361 miles (+5,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    489808075166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass91,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    997173164146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,431 miles (+7,649)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    638413064102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass83,782 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,782 miles
    Test number
    256624843406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail83,781 miles (+8,823)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    567853143190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass74,958 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,958 miles
    Test number
    236721552492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail74,956 miles (+11,304)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    748520352163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass63,652 miles (+12,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    106065221159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,408 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    280807720404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly and bald on the inner edge

  26. Fail51,408 miles (+11,354)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    312287220137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre woprn unevenly and is bald on the inner edge

  27. Pass40,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,054 miles
    Test number
    572188239122
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly and balding on edges

  28. Fail40,054 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,054 miles
    Test number
    951968039187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly and balding on edges

Questions about LB06 KZN

Does LB06 KZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 KZN is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 KZN?
The MOT on LB06 KZN is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 KZN done?
LB06 KZN was recorded at 219,879 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 10,789 miles a year.
Has LB06 KZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 KZN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 KZN 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 KZN find?
LB06 KZN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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