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DY56 CKU

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,973 mi
Last recorded155,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 155,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 145,774 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Gaiter Perishing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 140,455 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake noise, suggest brake service on front brakes

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 139,738 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge boarderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge boarderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,773 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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DY56 CKU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY56 CKU, 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 DY56 CKU registered?

DY56 CKU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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