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AD56 HZW

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,216 mi
Last recorded152,216 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 HZW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 152,216 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 152,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 140,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 129,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged looks like tyre has been run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 113,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 63,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,043 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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AD56 HZW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 105,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 HZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 HZW registered?

AD56 HZW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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