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BG56 HCK

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,532 mi
Last recorded163,532 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 163,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 152,592 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 26 Jan 2023 147,556 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 147,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/40/18 Michelin pilot sport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,049 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 6 Jan 2022 140,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emissions too clean to test

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,883 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity outer angle not working inner is (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damaged and perished

Fail 9 Jul 2019 132,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity outer angle not working inner is (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damaged and perished

Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside less efficient. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside less efficient. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 111,194 miles

Emissions test aborted,low emitter,emissions clear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm and outer edge of tread separated.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS BUSHES FRONT

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS BUSHES FRONT

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,364 miles

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

both edges worn n/s/f

both edges worn o/s/f

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both edges worn n/s/f

both edges worn o/s/f

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,290 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,266 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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BG56 HCK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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