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FL56 XKW

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,516 mi
Last recorded184,516 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 184,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 165,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 158,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 154,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,843 miles

BOTH Number plates showing deterioration/delamination.

Brake pipework, in general, showing age related, but not yet excessive corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces

Front Rubber coupling on propshaft showing wear

Nearside Parking brake effort slow to achieve required reading, for MOT.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly, on centre band of tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,809 miles

BOTH Number plates deteriorated/delaminated

Front Rubber coupling on propshaft worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and prematurely, on centre band of tread

Fail 3 Jan 2020 148,809 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

BOTH Number plates deteriorated/delaminated

Front Rubber coupling on propshaft worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and prematurely, on centre band of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2019 146,037 miles

Front number plate delaminated

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

Prop shaft front rubber coupling starting to show wear

Fail 19 Jan 2019 146,037 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate delaminated

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

Prop shaft front rubber coupling starting to show wear

Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,024 miles

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2015 132,018 miles

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

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,354 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,282 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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FL56 XKW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL56 XKW, 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 FL56 XKW registered?

FL56 XKW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is FL56 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 XKW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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