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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 SWNMOT history

LB56 SWN is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
119,841 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SWN
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
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 SWN was last recorded at 119,841 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 4,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,042 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,799 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,841 miles
  • 2023 – 115,042 miles
  • 2022 – 112,953 miles
  • 2021 – 102,213 miles
  • 2020 – 92,144 miles
  • 2019 – 84,998 miles
  • 2018 – 78,993 miles
  • 2017 – 68,658 miles
  • 2016 – 59,165 miles
  • 2014 – 54,666 miles
  • 2013 – 45,026 miles
  • 2012 – 42,326 miles
  • 2011 – 35,011 miles
  • 2009 – 28,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,841 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,841 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,841 miles
    Test number
    921041010903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,042 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    971597897095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,953 miles (+10,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    790074430934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,213 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    450342049870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    327904084346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,144 miles (+7,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    722068844423
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,998 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    675386187580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    498727409792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail78,993 miles (+10,335)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    767675500946
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass68,658 miles (+9,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    557562799153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre

  11. Pass59,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    982243628587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,165 miles (+4,499)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    657069109962
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass54,666 miles (+9,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    957463604343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,026 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,026 miles
    Test number
    729717323265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,326 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    398159162428
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail42,320 miles (+2,573)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,320 miles
    Test number
    197558762299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass39,747 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    488886212089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,011 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    906117311056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,408 miles
    Test number
    412201339308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail28,408 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,408 miles
    Test number
    252270239383
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 SWN

Does LB56 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 SWN expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SWN?
The MOT on LB56 SWN expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 SWN done?
LB56 SWN was recorded at 119,841 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has LB56 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SWN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 SWN 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 SWN find?
LB56 SWN passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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