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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 GHGMOT history

LB56 GHG is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,385 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GHG
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
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GHG was last recorded at 145,385 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,915 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
7,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,385 miles
  • 2025 – 142,915 miles
  • 2024 – 139,713 miles
  • 2023 – 132,101 miles
  • 2022 – 127,413 miles
  • 2021 – 115,850 miles
  • 2020 – 108,072 miles
  • 2019 – 90,340 miles
  • 2018 – 79,454 miles
  • 2017 – 76,249 miles
  • 2016 – 69,750 miles
  • 2015 – 64,159 miles
  • 2014 – 58,017 miles
  • 2013 – 52,909 miles
  • 2012 – 47,806 miles
  • 2011 – 41,772 miles
  • 2010 – 35,442 miles
  • 2009 – 27,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,385 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen chip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,385 miles (+2,470)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,385 miles
    Test number
    705106339110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,915 miles (+3,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    433953319639
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,713 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,713 miles
    Test number
    632868769513
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,709 miles (+7,608)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    671588090853
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,101 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    900072405304
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,413 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,413 miles
    Test number
    837683137095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,850 miles (+7,778)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    528061517751
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded/corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust dpf fitted,result 0.03
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip

  8. Pass108,072 miles (+17,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,072 miles
    Test number
    100297137769
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.02
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to get lower
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip

  9. Pass90,340 miles (+10,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    753056100724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play has play/play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.01
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to get lower
    • AdvisoryW/s chipped

  10. Pass79,454 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    757651885613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,249 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    718846364344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    671707753344
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail69,750 miles (+5,591)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    136819973386
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass64,159 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    468000564254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,017 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    256500604381
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,017 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    476120604392
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass52,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    505942723377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,909 miles (+5,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    935652923312
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    516747212386
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass47,806 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    559747212323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,772 miles (+6,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    325037701370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,442 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    662405310397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,938 miles
    Test number
    723238809334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GHG

Does LB56 GHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GHG is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GHG?
The MOT on LB56 GHG is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GHG done?
LB56 GHG was recorded at 145,385 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,034 miles a year.
Has LB56 GHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GHG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 GHG 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 GHG find?
LB56 GHG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; brake disc worn, but not excessively all; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 5 more.

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