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BM56 TOM

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,654 mi
Last recorded107,654 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 TOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,405 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2024 94,274 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,892 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,016 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 62,152 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,606 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 50,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,069 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,094 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 16 Nov 2012 25,711 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BM56 TOM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BM56 TOM, 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 BM56 TOM registered?

BM56 TOM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is BM56 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 TOM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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