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EO56 UYZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,926 mi
Last recorded183,926 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 174,433 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2024 174,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 170,551 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

level control fault warning on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2023 170,551 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

level control fault warning on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,919 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 146,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,308 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 110,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,714 miles

some undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

some undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,124 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 4 Jun 2014 71,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,695 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 50,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,895 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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EO56 UYZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EO56 UYZ, 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 EO56 UYZ registered?

EO56 UYZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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