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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB06 XBGMOT history

LB06 XBG is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
206,807 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 XBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 XBG was last recorded at 206,807 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 9,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,192 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,615 miles
Average per year
8,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,807 miles
  • 2024 – 197,192 miles
  • 2023 – 186,982 miles
  • 2022 – 176,201 miles
  • 2021 – 172,789 miles
  • 2020 – 168,274 miles
  • 2019 – 159,477 miles
  • 2018 – 149,436 miles
  • 2017 – 140,609 miles
  • 2016 – 132,965 miles
  • 2015 – 122,756 miles
  • 2014 – 119,310 miles
  • 2013 – 115,662 miles
  • 2012 – 111,604 miles
  • 2011 – 108,698 miles
  • 2010 – 86,267 miles
  • 2009 – 63,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEml light on

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Condensation to indicator assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,807 miles (+9,615)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    206,807 miles
    Test number
    380803215660
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  2. Pass197,192 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,192 miles
    Test number
    480805097360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,024 miles (+10,042)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,024 miles
    Test number
    216804691243
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass186,982 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,982 miles
    Test number
    798268321200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,883 miles (+10,682)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,883 miles
    Test number
    963123199382
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,201 miles (+3,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,201 miles
    Test number
    253393979806
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass172,789 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,789 miles
    Test number
    434220086089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation to indicator assembly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail172,747 miles (+4,473)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,747 miles
    Test number
    127832421268
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation to indicator assembly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass168,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,274 miles
    Test number
    280595488041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,274 miles (+8,797)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,274 miles
    Test number
    126194338533
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,477 miles (+10,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,477 miles
    Test number
    501857296623
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass149,436 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,436 miles
    Test number
    708563508563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,609 miles (+7,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    917337986434
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass132,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,965 miles
    Test number
    590153594337
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front diff bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering inner joints have slight play

  15. Fail132,965 miles (+10,209)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,965 miles
    Test number
    522200704185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front diff bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering inner joints have slight play

  16. Pass122,756 miles (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,756 miles
    Test number
    807200645174
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,310 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,310 miles
    Test number
    847957944135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,662 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,662 miles
    Test number
    577219043172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,604 miles
    Test number
    576759422195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,604 miles (+2,906)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,604 miles
    Test number
    279349222150
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass108,698 miles (+22,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    628368151190
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail86,267 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    452561890057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass86,267 miles (+22,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    481271190016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass63,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    364727419102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 XBG

Does LB06 XBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 XBG is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 XBG?
The MOT on LB06 XBG is valid until 6 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 XBG done?
LB06 XBG was recorded at 206,807 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 8,664 miles a year.
Has LB06 XBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 XBG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 XBG 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 XBG find?
LB06 XBG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front road wheel slightly distorted both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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