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FY56 PHF

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,911 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 102,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 99,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,685 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, bushes slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,700 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

Offside Front Offside front tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,700 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Offside front tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Front washer jets poor.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,082 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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FY56 PHF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY56 PHF, 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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FY56 PHF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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