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EE56 SHA

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,005 mi
Last recorded103,005 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE56 SHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,074 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 100,074 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,951 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 96,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 84,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits in side wall not to cords

Offside Rear tyre has splits in side wall not to cords

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust emits noticeable light coloured smoke. Not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,816 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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EE56 SHA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EE56 SHA, 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 EE56 SHA registered?

EE56 SHA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EE56 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE56 SHA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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