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GF56 KPX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,903 mi
Last recorded185,903 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 185,903 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 185,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 176,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 164,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 149,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,854 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,251 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,357 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,721 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear number plate.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear number plate.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,396 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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GF56 KPX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF56 KPX, 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 GF56 KPX registered?

GF56 KPX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is GF56 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 KPX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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