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FY56 XOT

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,430 mi
Last recorded223,430 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XOT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 223,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 223,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 205,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 201,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 194,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 188,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 180,598 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 171,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 26 Nov 2019 171,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 20 Dec 2018 162,845 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 162,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,587 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 155,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 145,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,065 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 134,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,604 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,102 miles

nearside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,333 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 XOT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOT, 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 FY56 XOT registered?

FY56 XOT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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