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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 RLXMOT history

LB56 RLX is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,906 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 RLX was last recorded at 117,906 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 11,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,120 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,786 miles
Average per year
4,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,906 miles
  • 2025 – 106,120 miles
  • 2024 – 104,516 miles
  • 2023 – 97,998 miles
  • 2022 – 86,927 miles
  • 2021 – 84,040 miles
  • 2020 – 80,976 miles
  • 2019 – 77,392 miles
  • 2018 – 73,734 miles
  • 2017 – 67,913 miles
  • 2016 – 63,736 miles
  • 2015 – 60,834 miles
  • 2014 – 57,748 miles
  • 2013 – 53,604 miles
  • 2012 – 50,745 miles
  • 2011 – 46,194 miles
  • 2009 – 37,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,906 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

What MOT failures 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.

  • Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front + Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail117,906 miles (+11,786)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,906 miles
    Test number
    163755109670
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass106,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    853818336069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail106,120 miles (+1,604)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    800901939128
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,516 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,516 miles
    Test number
    220556614818
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front + Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,495 miles (+6,497)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    827101852790
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front + Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,998 miles (+11,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    220139786846
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,927 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    945475517854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,913 miles (+2,873)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    516860539636
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,040 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    601289678393
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,976 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    740742768223
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,392 miles (+3,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    602993468364
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Pass73,734 miles (+5,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    922842061981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,913 miles (+4,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,913 miles
    Test number
    228759001954
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass63,736 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    306229780391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,834 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    347349245126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,748 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    549897544175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,604 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    347723243188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,745 miles (+4,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    535950442193
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls damaged

  19. Pass46,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    166369221165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,771 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,771 km
    Test number
    244977660441
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEmmission test carried out,but too clean to record reading.

  21. Pass37,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,821 miles
    Test number
    614258039321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,821 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,821 miles
    Test number
    623938339369
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB56 RLX

Does LB56 RLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RLX expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RLX?
The MOT on LB56 RLX expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RLX done?
LB56 RLX was recorded at 117,906 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
Has LB56 RLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RLX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RLX 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 RLX find?
LB56 RLX failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen washer not working both; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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