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DA56 CWM

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,782 mi
Last recorded188,782 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 CWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 188,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 177,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 168,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 162,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 156,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,544 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,278 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak on engine + gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,412 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 110,412 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,635 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,635 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,424 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 25 Jan 2011 58,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,601 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pads are getting

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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DA56 CWM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DA56 CWM, 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 DA56 CWM registered?

DA56 CWM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is DA56 CWM safe to buy?

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