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DN56 DDY

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,347 mi
Last recorded148,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DDY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake sticky

Pass 5 Feb 2018 139,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,207 miles

both front lower arm bushes slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2015 116,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm bushes slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2015 116,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,306 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,003 miles

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

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

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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DN56 DDY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN56 DDY, 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 DN56 DDY registered?

DN56 DDY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is DN56 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 DDY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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