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FG56 AEA

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,040 mi
Last recorded158,040 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AEA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 158,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint double nutted

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2021 143,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,297 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 111,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 89,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,036 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,783 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 registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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FG56 AEA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG56 AEA, 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 FG56 AEA registered?

FG56 AEA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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