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FH56 DCO

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,461 mi
Last recorded217,461 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 DCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 217,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 217,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 213,130 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 196,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 164,227 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 143,677 miles

Nearside dip poor beam image

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 143,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside dip poor beam image

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 124,666 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,345 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,772 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,605 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,360 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,514 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,780 miles

advise- nsf and nsr wheels slightly buckled.

advise-rear tyres on 3mm.

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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FH56 DCO 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 80%.

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 FH56 DCO, 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 FH56 DCO registered?

FH56 DCO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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