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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 PCUMOT history

LB06 PCU is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 254,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
254,556 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 PCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 PCU was last recorded at 254,556 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 18,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,290 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
18,266 miles
Average per year
14,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 254,556 miles
  • 2022 – 236,290 miles
  • 2021 – 219,495 miles
  • 2020 – 207,783 miles
  • 2019 – 191,315 miles
  • 2018 – 165,313 miles
  • 2017 – 142,767 miles
  • 2016 – 117,591 miles
  • 2015 – 94,017 miles
  • 2014 – 84,146 miles
  • 2013 – 72,917 miles
  • 2012 – 66,674 miles
  • 2011 – 61,390 miles
  • 2010 – 50,365 miles
  • 2009 – 42,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,556 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,556 miles (+18,266)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    254,556 miles
    Test number
    615982270668
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass236,290 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    236,290 miles
    Test number
    472482125858
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail236,290 miles (+16,795)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,290 miles
    Test number
    907161264734
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass219,495 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    219,495 miles
    Test number
    172322102015
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear dif corroded and also wet like leaking oil

  5. Fail219,495 miles (+11,712)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,495 miles
    Test number
    296608018248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear dif corroded and also wet like leaking oil

  6. Pass207,783 miles (+16,468)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,783 miles
    Test number
    897721450498
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust vibrating
    • AdvisoryAdvise low on smoke emitted on test
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear lower arm bushes starting to de bound
    • AdvisoryAdvise tpms on dash
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  7. Pass191,315 miles (+26,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,315 miles
    Test number
    130374350170
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fiited

  8. Pass165,313 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,313 miles
    Test number
    951859527328
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail165,313 miles (+22,546)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,313 miles
    Test number
    391898303781
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass142,767 miles (+25,176)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,767 miles
    Test number
    726264499267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass117,591 miles (+23,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    744096636313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres are worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    949103635262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,017 miles (+9,871)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    186923535257
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,146 miles (+11,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    729725124218
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Fail72,917 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    178443493159
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,917 miles (+6,243)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    885283093132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,674 miles (+5,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    277958372471
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

  18. Pass61,390 miles (+11,025)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    997607431143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,365 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    301316440183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    571229849197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 PCU

Does LB06 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 PCU expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 PCU?
The MOT on LB06 PCU expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 PCU done?
LB06 PCU was recorded at 254,556 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 14,741 miles a year.
Has LB06 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 PCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB06 PCU 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 PCU find?
LB06 PCU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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