BMW 730
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LB56 ECXMOT history
LB56 ECX is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 180,459 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 ECX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 730
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 ECX was last recorded at 180,459 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 17,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 162,476 miles · 18 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17,983 miles
- Average per year
- 8,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,459 miles
- 2023 – 162,476 miles
- 2022 – 159,883 miles
- 2021 – 155,656 miles
- 2020 – 152,074 miles
- 2019 – 146,202 miles
- 2018 – 139,135 miles
- 2017 – 138,618 miles
- 2016 – 132,667 miles
- 2015 – 120,503 miles
- 2014 – 106,997 miles
- 2013 – 99,522 miles
- 2012 – 89,636 miles
- 2011 – 83,539 miles
- 2010 – 79,104 miles
- 2009 – 77,585 miles
- 2008 – 53,120 miles
- 2007 – 24,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,459 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 180,459 miles
- Test number
- 809696856506
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 628215712077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Pass162,476 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 162,476 miles
- Test number
- 782174133408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,469 miles (+2,586)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,469 miles
- Test number
- 229876718187
- 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))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass159,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,883 miles
- Test number
- 680863835751
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 443780132503
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,656 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 155,656 miles
- Test number
- 200377600096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,074 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,074 miles
- Test number
- 418160173740
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,063 miles (+5,861)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,063 miles
- Test number
- 834082634457
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass146,202 miles (+68)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,202 miles
- Test number
- 527324599428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine lower metal cover in poor condition/fixings lose.
Fail146,134 miles (+6,999)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,134 miles
- Test number
- 588873048962
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side only at 11%. [pass rate 16% minimum] (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine lower metal cover in poor condition/fixings lose.
Pass139,135 miles (+517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 139,135 miles
- Test number
- 209117474094
- AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test
Pass138,618 miles (+5,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 138,618 miles
- Test number
- 576681638167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,667 miles (+12,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,667 miles
- Test number
- 572828437116
- AdvisoryParking brake effort slightly low on both sides
Pass120,503 miles (+13,506)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 120,503 miles
- Test number
- 908917305152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,997 miles (+7,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,997 miles
- Test number
- 889511824172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,522 miles (+9,886)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,522 miles
- Test number
- 217769013132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,636 miles (+6,097)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 89,636 miles
- Test number
- 119359202178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,539 miles (+4,435)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 83,539 miles
- Test number
- 195731811176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,104 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,104 miles
- Test number
- 412156490077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,585 miles (+13,123)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 77,585 miles
- Test number
- 274564719337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,462 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,462 miles
- Test number
- 850670329110
- NoteOil leak
Fail64,462 miles (+11,342)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,462 miles
- Test number
- 101650029123
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,120 miles (+28,723)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 53,120 miles
- Test number
- 483682128457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,397 miles
- Test number
- 842101727343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 ECX
- Does LB56 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ECX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 ECX?
- The MOT on LB56 ECX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 ECX done?
- LB56 ECX was recorded at 180,459 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,600 miles a year.
- Has LB56 ECX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 ECX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 ECX 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 LB56 ECX find?
- LB56 ECX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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