BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LB56 SVXMOT history
LB56 SVX is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 206,645 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 SVX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 SVX was last recorded at 206,645 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 206,614 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 6,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,645 miles
- 2024 – 206,614 miles
- 2023 – 202,413 miles
- 2022 – 199,426 miles
- 2021 – 198,617 miles
- 2020 – 197,009 miles
- 2019 – 194,773 miles
- 2018 – 191,629 miles
- 2017 – 187,645 miles
- 2016 – 181,773 miles
- 2015 – 174,940 miles
- 2014 – 166,292 miles
- 2013 – 158,237 miles
- 2012 – 144,521 miles
- 2011 – 126,429 miles
- 2010 – 111,305 miles
- 2009 – 98,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,645 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,645 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 206,645 miles
- Test number
- 932855420985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail206,614 miles (+4,201)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,614 miles
- Test number
- 816975050401
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside latch (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass202,413 miles (+2,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 202,413 miles
- Test number
- 490090507231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass199,426 miles (+809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 199,426 miles
- Test number
- 153990230277
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass198,617 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 198,617 miles
- Test number
- 191048784860
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail198,616 miles (+1,607)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,616 miles
- Test number
- 188835603082
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass197,009 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 197,009 miles
- Test number
- 569520681130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,773 miles (+3,144)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 194,773 miles
- Test number
- 966271231454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,629 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 191,629 miles
- Test number
- 355674494645
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,645 miles (+5,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 187,645 miles
- Test number
- 771143162664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass181,773 miles (+6,833)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 181,773 miles
- Test number
- 178594637392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,940 miles (+8,648)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 174,940 miles
- Test number
- 500454985561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,292 miles (+8,055)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 166,292 miles
- Test number
- 818451734375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,237 miles (+13,716)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 158,237 miles
- Test number
- 145441653335
- 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)
Pass144,521 miles (+18,092)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 144,521 miles
- Test number
- 696323232330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,429 miles (+15,124)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 126,429 miles
- Test number
- 896362431312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,305 miles (+12,880)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 111,305 miles
- Test number
- 504764240349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,425 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 98,425 miles
- Test number
- 491815459468
- NoteFront no plate damaged
Questions about LB56 SVX
- Does LB56 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 SVX expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 SVX?
- The MOT on LB56 SVX expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 SVX done?
- LB56 SVX was recorded at 206,645 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
- Has LB56 SVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 SVX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 SVX 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 SVX find?
- LB56 SVX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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