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AF56 PYG

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,234 mi
Last recorded125,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PYG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 125,234 miles

Central Front Lower Engine undertray fitted

Lowered/adjustable coil-over suspension fitted Vehicle too low for RBT, Decelerometer used in place.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension Arm Frontmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rearmost Control Arm Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension Arm Frontmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 124,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Frontmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Control Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 111,481 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,748 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 90,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,597 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front prop shaft rubber damper by gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

suspect slight oil leak from oil sump plug washer

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight kerb damage n/s front alloy wheel

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel handbrake

slight engine oil leak

various minor chips/crack to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level slightly low

slight cracking/splitting n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner bushes

slight delamination rear number plate

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,159 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,838 miles

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

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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AF56 PYG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey 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 AF56 PYG, 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.

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What year was AF56 PYG registered?

AF56 PYG is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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