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HY56 KPX

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,917 mi
Last recorded216,917 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 216,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 212,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 208,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 201,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 188,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 176,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 167,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 154,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 140,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 126,625 miles

stone chip unswept zone

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 89,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,463 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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HY56 KPX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY56 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 HY56 KPX registered?

HY56 KPX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HY56 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 KPX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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