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HN56 ASV

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,203 mi
Last recorded162,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 ASV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 162,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack, not detected from steering wheel

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 162,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in steering rack, not detected from steering wheel

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 155,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 150,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 143,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,463 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,284 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 95,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,234 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,184 miles

rear brake pads wearing very low (advise replacement)

rear tyres wearing very low in places

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,436 miles

front tyres starting to wear low in places on inner edges (raised tread)

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,109 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 2 Nov 2011 52,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,205 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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HN56 ASV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HN56 ASV, 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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HN56 ASV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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