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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 GJFMOT history

LB56 GJF is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
215,307 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GJF
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
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GJF was last recorded at 215,307 miles on 20 May 2026, 12,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,705 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,602 miles
Average per year
10,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,307 miles
  • 2025 – 202,705 miles
  • 2024 – 189,272 miles
  • 2023 – 187,393 miles
  • 2022 – 183,755 miles
  • 2021 – 178,906 miles
  • 2020 – 174,221 miles
  • 2019 – 157,552 miles
  • 2018 – 135,199 miles
  • 2017 – 119,551 miles
  • 2016 – 115,409 miles
  • 2015 – 107,774 miles
  • 2014 – 92,173 miles
  • 2012 – 77,943 miles
  • 2011 – 68,688 miles
  • 2010 – 60,726 miles
  • 2009 – 50,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,307 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,307 miles (+12,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    215,307 miles
    Test number
    816354592812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,705 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    202,705 miles
    Test number
    935746509879
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced smoked lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail202,698 miles (+13,426)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,698 miles
    Test number
    780503979260
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced smoked lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,272 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,272 miles
    Test number
    138814753493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass187,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    187,393 miles
    Test number
    446391925032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail187,392 miles (+3,637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,392 miles
    Test number
    585449660049
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass183,755 miles (+409)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    183,755 miles
    Test number
    556180970322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close too bars and heavy wear inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted brake pipes and hand brake cable snot checked

  8. Fail183,346 miles (+4,440)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,346 miles
    Test number
    799451731604
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close too bars and heavy wear inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted brake pipes and hand brake cable snot checked

  9. Pass178,906 miles (+4,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    178,906 miles
    Test number
    371943902592
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    174,221 miles
    Test number
    865101790544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,221 miles (+16,669)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,221 miles
    Test number
    809016951230
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass157,552 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    963527039295
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplight not working

  13. Fail157,552 miles (+22,353)3 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    826396994479
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment very excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner sidewall 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplight not working

  14. Pass135,199 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    991731691237
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light covered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail135,199 miles (+15,648)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    306328058805
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass119,551 miles (+4,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,551 miles
    Test number
    834287704250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  17. Pass115,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,409 miles
    Test number
    638782526801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,408 miles (+151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    692827595687
    • FailureNearside Front 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail115,257 miles (+7,483)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    196168148567
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLow effort on nearside rear parking brake
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  20. Pass107,774 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    757043905017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre quite worn

  21. Fail107,767 miles (+15,594)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    286702205062
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre quite worn

  22. Pass92,173 miles (+14,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    538412104051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on

  23. Pass77,943 miles (+9,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    317026752355
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn

  24. Pass68,688 miles (+7,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    956214111307
    • NoteSmoke reading not detected

  25. Pass60,726 miles (+10,437)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,726 miles
    Test number
    401230450393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage on offside rear bumper
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
    • NoteRear windows tinted

  26. Pass50,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    473180159457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,289 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    264300759398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 GJF

Does LB56 GJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GJF is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GJF?
The MOT on LB56 GJF is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GJF done?
LB56 GJF was recorded at 215,307 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 10,047 miles a year.
Has LB56 GJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GJF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 GJF 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 GJF find?
LB56 GJF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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