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DK56 SGZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,473 mi
Last recorded180,473 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 180,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 171,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 162,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,179 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 158,127 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,887 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,556 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 148,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 143,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 136,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,897 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside front tyre @4.mm outer

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,158 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,118 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 60,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,995 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,497 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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DK56 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DK56 SGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK56 SGZ registered?

DK56 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DK56 SGZ safe to buy?

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