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BT56 VRX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,111 mi
Last recorded183,111 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 183,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 183,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 176,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 170,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 166,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 166,132 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion on brake pipe and leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 161,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,095 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2020 150,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,189 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 139,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,218 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 106,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,110 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 84,961 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,253 miles

emission passed too low to register on test

front discs worn, pads ok

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,201 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 VRX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT56 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

BT56 VRX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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