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BMW 730

Blue and Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 TFKMOT history

LB56 TFK is a blue and black diesel BMW 730 first used on 26 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 229,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
229,025 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TFK was last recorded at 229,025 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,271 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles
Average per year
12,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,025 miles
  • 2024 – 224,271 miles
  • 2023 – 203,912 miles
  • 2022 – 195,294 miles
  • 2021 – 188,329 miles
  • 2020 – 181,900 miles
  • 2019 – 175,542 miles
  • 2018 – 167,834 miles
  • 2017 – 161,585 miles
  • 2016 – 155,200 miles
  • 2015 – 142,607 miles
  • 2013 – 135,736 miles
  • 2012 – 108,081 miles
  • 2010 – 65,588 miles
  • 2009 – 30,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front damage to reinforcement plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front side repeter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,025 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    229,025 miles
    Test number
    576335169005
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail229,025 miles (+4,754)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,025 miles
    Test number
    112959489020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass224,271 miles (+20,359)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    224,271 miles
    Test number
    180750519938
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass203,912 miles (+8,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    203,912 miles
    Test number
    780029462178
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass195,294 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,294 miles
    Test number
    112582539084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail195,177 miles (+6,848)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,177 miles
    Test number
    141347715357
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES TYRE RIPED OFF AND WIRES EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass188,329 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,329 miles
    Test number
    813670537042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,900 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,900 miles
    Test number
    249640992209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,542 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,542 miles
    Test number
    700057055814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,834 miles (+6,249)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,834 miles
    Test number
    943819070894
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass161,585 miles (+720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,585 miles
    Test number
    854102935351
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail160,865 miles (+5,665)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,865 miles
    Test number
    870991852102
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses are slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in NSF lower front suspension arm bush
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSF anti roll bar link

  13. Pass155,200 miles (+12,593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,200 miles
    Test number
    879266066426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,607 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    632983969476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to reinforcement plate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeter

  15. Fail142,601 miles (+4,050)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,601 miles
    Test number
    865006849268
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to reinforcement plate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeter

  16. Pass138,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    857146545186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,551 miles (+2,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    506036745167
    • 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)

  18. Pass135,736 miles (+27,655)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    566197733072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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

  19. Pass108,081 miles (+42,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    455755942033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front shocker dust covers become dettached from bump stop and are starting to split

  20. Pass65,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,588 miles
    Test number
    712171120307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,588 miles (+34,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,588 miles
    Test number
    882940720387
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass30,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,626 miles
    Test number
    491632449406
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 TFK

Does LB56 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TFK is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TFK?
The MOT on LB56 TFK is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TFK done?
LB56 TFK was recorded at 229,025 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 12,031 miles a year.
Has LB56 TFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TFK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 TFK 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 TFK find?
LB56 TFK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 8 more.

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