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DY56 ZSX

2006 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,524 mi
Last recorded172,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 172,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust middle and rear has grey bandage

Fail 23 May 2024 172,498 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 165,591 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 165,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 160,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 160,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm inner attachment (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 145,486 miles

Front Brake disc back plates insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,477 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc back plates insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,024 miles

Front Tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run from o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/17 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

plastic undertrays covering components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,466 miles

Diesel particulate filter missing from vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,038 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,032 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 46,305 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,761 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZSX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY56 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

DY56 ZSX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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