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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LHLMOT history

LB56 LHL is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,040 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LHL was last recorded at 114,040 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2019: 61,239 miles, lower than 65,486 miles on 13 Mar 2018.

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
108,900 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,140 miles
Average per year
4,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,040 miles
  • 2025 – 108,900 miles
  • 2024 – 94,221 miles
  • 2023 – 85,972 miles
  • 2022 – 79,158 miles
  • 2021 – 72,988 miles
  • 2020 – 67,799 miles
  • 2019 – 61,312 miles
  • 2018 – 65,486 miles
  • 2017 – 53,671 miles
  • 2016 – 51,737 miles
  • 2015 – 43,767 miles
  • 2014 – 41,411 miles
  • 2013 – 39,414 miles
  • 2012 – 36,950 miles
  • 2011 – 34,879 miles
  • 2010 – 32,674 miles
  • 2009 – 32,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,040 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front slight wear steering rack inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,040 miles (+5,140)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    259621857562
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,900 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,900 miles
    Test number
    318207958867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,804 miles (+14,583)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    993638263959
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,221 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    783648427663
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStaining fuel tank no leak at time advise check

  5. Fail94,212 miles (+8,240)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    464510049511
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cuts/tears cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm to rear cover split marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm to rear cover split marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStaining fuel tank no leak at time advise check

  6. Pass85,972 miles (+6,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,972 miles
    Test number
    248171541254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,158 miles (+6,170)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    279390546449
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner edge wear

  8. Pass72,988 miles (+5,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    746611557143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp insecure.

  9. Pass67,799 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    449325747621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,312 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    218999704331
    • AdvisoryShields fitted upper and lower

  11. Fail61,239 miles (-4,247)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    490491380880
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass65,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    484569892748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,486 miles (+2,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    770271904803
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass53,671 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    534170078559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,737 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    924787887198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,767 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,767 miles
    Test number
    159580085164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,411 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    579115364100
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail41,411 miles (+1,997)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    898564964142
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass39,414 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    559673563140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail39,400 miles (+2,450)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    766737253165
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,950 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    516260362162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,879 miles (+2,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    206067641136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass32,674 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    900125850141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    520168839354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LHL

Does LB56 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LHL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LHL?
The MOT on LB56 LHL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LHL done?
LB56 LHL was recorded at 114,040 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
Has LB56 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LHL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LHL find?
LB56 LHL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside, and 3 more.

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