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HV56 OCZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,076 mi
Last recorded116,076 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OCZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,076 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 112,101 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION ARM PIN / BUSH

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 26 May 2025 112,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION ARM PIN / BUSH

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in offside front steering rack

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front most control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front most control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,777 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 56,777 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES LOW & UNEVEN (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,213 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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HV56 OCZ 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 HV56 OCZ, 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 HV56 OCZ registered?

HV56 OCZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is HV56 OCZ safe to buy?

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