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FE56 ECA

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ECA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 172,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 169,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 158,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 149,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 140,905 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 226,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2021 125,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 108,604 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,809 miles

n\s rear tyre wall slightly damaged and split

undertrays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,244 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre damaged wall

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,244 miles

under covers fitted

n/s front tyre damaged wall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 to 4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 to 4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,165 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear n/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,901 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,117 miles

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,756 miles

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)

front discs worn

under covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 12,963 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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FE56 ECA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE56 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 ECA registered?

FE56 ECA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is FE56 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 ECA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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