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BT56 AYM

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,708 mi
Last recorded165,708 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 165,708 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 154,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 140,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on both edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,640 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 132,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,395 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

Handbrake has little reserve travel but met requirements.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,041 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,129 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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BT56 AYM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT56 AYM, 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 BT56 AYM registered?

BT56 AYM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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