BMW 730
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LB56 EFKMOT history
LB56 EFK is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 203,198 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 EFK
- 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
- 22 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 EFK was last recorded at 203,198 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 203,198 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 203,198 miles
- 2023 – 192,030 miles
- 2022 – 187,877 miles
- 2021 – 181,025 miles
- 2019 – 174,541 miles
- 2018 – 158,796 miles
- 2017 – 145,912 miles
- 2015 – 136,117 miles
- 2014 – 119,735 miles
- 2013 – 105,733 miles
- 2012 – 97,440 miles
- 2011 – 84,572 miles
- 2010 – 72,422 miles
- 2009 – 50,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,198 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,198 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 203,198 miles
- Test number
- 886505915085
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail203,198 miles (+11,168)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,198 miles
- Test number
- 861358433809
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass192,030 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 192,030 miles
- Test number
- 655000941222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,028 miles (+4,151)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,028 miles
- Test number
- 264768840595
- 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,877 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 187,877 miles
- Test number
- 506950159402
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail187,820 miles (+6,795)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,820 miles
- Test number
- 115353578675
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,025 miles (+6,484)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 181,025 miles
- Test number
- 992880158307
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass174,541 miles (+15,745)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 174,541 miles
- Test number
- 837938876164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,796 miles (+12,884)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,796 miles
- Test number
- 314731013858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,912 miles (+9,795)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,912 miles
- Test number
- 344536137897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,117 miles (+16,382)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,117 miles
- Test number
- 356947955001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,735 miles (+14,002)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,735 miles
- Test number
- 639608154271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,733 miles (+8,293)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 105,733 miles
- Test number
- 727057323295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,440 miles
- Test number
- 927766552289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,440 miles (+12,868)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,440 miles
- Test number
- 386986052234
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass84,572 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 84,572 miles
- Test number
- 318578751412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,571 miles (+12,149)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,571 miles
- Test number
- 208947251282
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass72,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 72,422 miles
- Test number
- 452183250299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,421 miles (+21,547)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,421 miles
- Test number
- 194323050294
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 50,874 miles
- Test number
- 760454359258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 EFK
- Does LB56 EFK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 EFK expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 EFK?
- The MOT on LB56 EFK expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 EFK done?
- LB56 EFK was recorded at 203,198 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 10,553 miles a year.
- Has LB56 EFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 EFK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 EFK 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 EFK find?
- LB56 EFK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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