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BK56 UGB

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,703 mi
Last recorded150,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 150,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 145,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,536 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 140,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear running along sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 128,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

fault with steering lock lamp

offside front and both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,729 miles

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

fault with steering lock lamp

offside front and both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,540 miles

fault with steering lock lamp

osf and both rear tyres perished in tread ,rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,116 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,650 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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BK56 UGB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK56 UGB, 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 BK56 UGB registered?

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

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