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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 LHRMOT history

LB56 LHR is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,196 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LHR was last recorded at 143,196 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 5,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,777 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,419 miles
Average per year
8,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,196 miles
  • 2021 – 137,777 miles
  • 2020 – 132,795 miles
  • 2019 – 126,642 miles
  • 2018 – 122,374 miles
  • 2017 – 117,560 miles
  • 2016 – 111,855 miles
  • 2015 – 104,107 miles
  • 2014 – 94,999 miles
  • 2013 – 88,445 miles
  • 2012 – 75,599 miles
  • 2011 – 58,615 miles
  • 2010 – 38,647 miles
  • 2009 – 31,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,196 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,196 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,196 miles
    Test number
    599297190735
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,777 miles
    Test number
    750606296333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail137,777 miles (+4,982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,777 miles
    Test number
    115959971014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,795 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,795 miles
    Test number
    775321188488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,642 miles
    Test number
    421719697763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,642 miles (+4,268)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,642 miles
    Test number
    753571259763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    412436342678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail122,374 miles (+4,814)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    874786021645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,560 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,560 miles
    Test number
    750347027616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer seat belt stalk casing adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism slightly broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure initially when plugged in but does when you push release button down . outer casing adrift
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail117,560 miles (+5,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,560 miles
    Test number
    190728438789
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism slightly broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass111,855 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    371185683329
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass104,107 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    536821815269
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt buckle release button slightly damaged but does not affect operation

  13. Fail104,107 miles (+9,108)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    316240915230
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt buckle release button slightly damaged but does not affect operation

  14. Pass94,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,999 miles
    Test number
    898235794122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,999 miles (+6,554)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,999 miles
    Test number
    109415494124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,445 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    316780613328
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVts trailer socket tester not compatible with 7 pin conversion socket, customers trailer lights work.

  17. Fail88,445 miles (+12,846)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    276630313355
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass75,599 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    308215202395
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail75,599 miles (+16,984)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    359145302316
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail58,615 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,615 miles
    Test number
    448638711495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  21. Pass58,615 miles (+19,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,615 miles
    Test number
    829528411316
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  22. Pass38,647 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    534894810334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    201281159393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LHR

Does LB56 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LHR expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LHR?
The MOT on LB56 LHR expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LHR done?
LB56 LHR was recorded at 143,196 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 8,755 miles a year.
Has LB56 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LHR has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 LHR 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 LHR find?
LB56 LHR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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