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EA56 WSK

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WSK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 156,025 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 155,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush Working Its Way Out Of Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,332 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 140,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,646 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 93,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,245 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 WSK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 WSK, 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 EA56 WSK registered?

EA56 WSK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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