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DX56 SGZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 118,863 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 118,862 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,370 miles

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

Offside 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2024 116,367 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear JOINT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate loose

Offside 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2023 113,997 miles

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

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

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

engine smoke from cold.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,291 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to off side rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,273 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross body brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,269 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,985 miles

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes and the font na drear inner brake pads are not visible.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheels.

Small chip on the windscreen.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 19,980 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes and the font na drear inner brake pads are not visible.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheels.

Small chip on the windscreen.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,003 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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DX56 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX56 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.

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What year was DX56 SGZ registered?

DX56 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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