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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 YHFMOT history

LB56 YHF is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,126 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YHF was last recorded at 139,126 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,094 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,032 miles
Average per year
6,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,126 miles
  • 2025 – 133,094 miles
  • 2024 – 127,804 miles
  • 2023 – 122,389 miles
  • 2022 – 116,694 miles
  • 2020 – 112,090 miles
  • 2019 – 91,568 miles
  • 2018 – 88,986 miles
  • 2017 – 86,545 miles
  • 2015 – 83,451 miles
  • 2013 – 75,118 miles
  • 2012 – 68,465 miles
  • 2011 – 58,805 miles
  • 2010 – 47,925 miles
  • 2009 – 36,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,126 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,126 miles (+6,032)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    335792994742
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,094 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,094 miles
    Test number
    366885841346
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,061 miles (+5,257)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,061 miles
    Test number
    868680266233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,804 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    867231297052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,802 miles (+5,413)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    682536603832
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,389 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    478111380874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,694 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,694 miles
    Test number
    699943645012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,669 miles (+4,579)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,669 miles
    Test number
    468267925195
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,090 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    958030495449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail112,075 miles (+20,507)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    214476075598
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,568 miles (+2,582)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    915114040810
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass88,986 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    978358907851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,545 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    584602137554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,451 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    308402695016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,118 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    985020253372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,465 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    857924552375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,463 miles (+9,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    435643852468
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass58,805 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    457186351347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,925 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    143581750310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    530427159378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YHF

Does LB56 YHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YHF is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YHF?
The MOT on LB56 YHF is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YHF done?
LB56 YHF was recorded at 139,126 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,185 miles a year.
Has LB56 YHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YHF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YHF 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 YHF find?
LB56 YHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 7 more.

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