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FD56 VLC

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,205 mi
Last recorded158,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 158,205 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,975 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 144,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,357 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 130,357 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,651 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 107,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,230 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Wiperblades smear

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,838 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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FD56 VLC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD56 VLC, 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 FD56 VLC registered?

FD56 VLC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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