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EA56 MXT

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

203,583 mi
Last recorded203,583 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 MXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 203,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 203,067 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 203,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 198,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 198,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 185,655 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 185,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 164,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 162,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,205 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 149,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,167 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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EA56 MXT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA56 MXT, 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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EA56 MXT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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