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BMW 5 Series

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 EFLMOT history

LB56 EFL is a green diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,217 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EFL was last recorded at 119,217 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2010: 23,990 miles, lower than 27,346 miles on 7 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,719 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,498 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,217 miles
  • 2025 – 114,719 miles
  • 2024 – 111,517 miles
  • 2023 – 108,487 miles
  • 2022 – 104,229 miles
  • 2021 – 99,845 miles
  • 2020 – 95,991 miles
  • 2019 – 86,924 miles
  • 2018 – 81,183 miles
  • 2017 – 75,858 miles
  • 2016 – 64,831 miles
  • 2015 – 53,338 miles
  • 2014 – 46,981 miles
  • 2013 – 41,321 miles
  • 2012 – 32,391 miles
  • 2010 – 23,990 miles
  • 2009 – 27,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,217 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,217 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    986874821836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,719 miles (+3,202)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    909961952778
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,517 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    558001695984
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,517 miles (+3,030)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    476215448559
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,487 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    283458862387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,229 miles (+4,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    842447747070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,845 miles (+429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    316483456354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,416 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    108757496137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,991 miles (+9,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    819937297698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,924 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,924 miles
    Test number
    282329621326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,183 miles (+5,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    523439597333
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(above axle) (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,858 miles (+11,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    972746387436
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (3mm), and wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,831 miles (+11,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    926952452059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass53,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    309405245062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail53,338 miles (+6,357)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    678455145074
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,981 miles (+5,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    716614534076
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail41,321 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    427678733016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise off side inner side light not working.

  18. Pass41,321 miles (+8,930)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    766558133097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise off side inner side light not working.

  19. Pass32,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,391 miles
    Test number
    157374832468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,391 miles (+8,401)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,391 miles
    Test number
    518784132098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass23,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    644657380230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,990 miles (-3,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    672677680292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass27,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    564571849315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EFL

Does LB56 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EFL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EFL?
The MOT on LB56 EFL is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 EFL done?
LB56 EFL was recorded at 119,217 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has LB56 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EFL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 EFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 EFL find?
LB56 EFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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