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CK56 ENL

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

273,215 mi
Last recorded273,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 ENL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 273,215 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 235,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 220,514 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 220,307 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2022 209,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 186,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 28 Apr 2021 186,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 14 Mar 2020 175,028 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH.COMPONENTS

Fail 14 Mar 2020 175,028 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH.COMPONENTS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TWO FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 160,185 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center stop lamp removed and customer has advise that now permanently disconnected

Fail 15 Mar 2018 146,402 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,147 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,882 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,713 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,956 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,336 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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CK56 ENL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CK56 ENL, 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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CK56 ENL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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