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FN56 SUA

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 SUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,408 miles

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

eml on

Fail 8 Oct 2024 103,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

eml on

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,745 miles

E/M/L on

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

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

E/M/L on

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

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,612 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,369 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

engine running to clean to obtain emissions reading

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,448 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,052 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)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,068 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,146 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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FN56 SUA 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 85%.

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 FN56 SUA, 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 FN56 SUA registered?

FN56 SUA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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