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CP56 GKV

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

277,383 mi
Last recorded277,383 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 277,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 272,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 272,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 166,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 166,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 159,220 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 159,195 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 152,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 152,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 142,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 142,025 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,229 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

N/S/R tyre wearing thin approx. 2.5mm

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 135,229 miles

Front Position lamp not working angel light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

N/S/R tyre wearing thin approx. 2.5mm

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

Pass 17 May 2017 129,301 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% angel eye inoperative but has secondary side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2017 129,301 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% angel eye inoperative but has secondary side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 121,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges of tread ( stepped tread tyre ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges of tread ( stepped tread tyre ) (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak noted

oil leak noted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 108,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,888 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,048 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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CP56 GKV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP56 GKV, 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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CP56 GKV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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