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BG56 HCE

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,704 mi
Last recorded154,704 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 154,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 152,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 150,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 143,177 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 143,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 135,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,154 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)

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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BG56 HCE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG56 HCE, 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 BG56 HCE registered?

BG56 HCE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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