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FH56 DCU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,475 mi
Last recorded179,475 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 DCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 179,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 177,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 177,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 168,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 160,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 152,100 miles

Front low

Offside Rear seat belt inop

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 151,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front low

Offside Rear seat belt inop

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,866 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 119,866 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,770 miles

off side rear disc corroded out side edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,801 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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FH56 DCU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver 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 FH56 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

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

Is FH56 DCU safe to buy?

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