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BK56 TWX

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

227,565 mi
Last recorded227,565 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 TWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 227,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 227,565 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 216,623 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at the limit and inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 216,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear inner bush[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at the limit and inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 209,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 209,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm ball joint[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 198,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 198,711 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated nearside and offside (1.1.14 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 190,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 180,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 172,414 miles

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

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

Central Rear seat belt stalk not present

Pass 30 Nov 2018 155,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 143,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,940 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 87,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,791 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,639 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,639 miles

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

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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BK56 TWX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK56 TWX, 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 BK56 TWX registered?

BK56 TWX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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