2006 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LB56 SVX
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 206,645 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 SVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 206,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 SVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (LB56 SVX) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside latch (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
LB56 SVX Mileage History
- 02/12/2021198,617 mi
- 12/12/2022199,426 mi+809 mi
- 13/12/2023202,413 mi+2,987 mi
- 19/12/2024206,614 mi+4,201 mi
- 01/07/2025206,645 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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