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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 TFOMOT history

LB56 TFO is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
181,393 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TFO was last recorded at 181,393 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,393 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,393 miles
  • 2022 – 168,822 miles
  • 2021 – 161,105 miles
  • 2020 – 158,012 miles
  • 2019 – 153,946 miles
  • 2016 – 153,724 miles
  • 2015 – 145,478 miles
  • 2014 – 128,721 miles
  • 2013 – 110,446 miles
  • 2012 – 86,189 miles
  • 2011 – 60,649 miles
  • 2010 – 56,670 miles
  • 2009 – 41,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,393 miles
    Test number
    503055243975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,393 miles (+12,571)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,393 miles
    Test number
    820331067837
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,822 miles
    Test number
    940054779418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,822 miles (+7,717)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,822 miles
    Test number
    301831176789
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,105 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,105 miles
    Test number
    119007883812
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,012 miles (+4,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,012 miles
    Test number
    523745261463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,946 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,946 miles
    Test number
    843513061364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,724 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,724 miles
    Test number
    115288827075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    975192725209
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail145,478 miles (+16,757)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    166778015243
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass128,721 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    398878814473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,489 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    366756014442
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    586777613204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,446 miles (+24,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    309197013256
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass86,189 miles (+25,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    879689112223
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass60,649 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    617587721224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,333 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    357742241087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,670 miles (+15,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    391896310329
    • NoteThe handbrake has a slight reluctance to grip at on the upward rachet motion at one point, however the hand brake lever locks satisfactorly .
    • NoteThe rear brake pade are worn to 4 mm thickness

  19. Pass41,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,649 miles
    Test number
    470808039438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TFO

Does LB56 TFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 TFO expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TFO?
The MOT on LB56 TFO expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 TFO done?
LB56 TFO was recorded at 181,393 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 10,036 miles a year.
Has LB56 TFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TFO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 TFO 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 TFO find?
LB56 TFO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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