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WG56 TNE

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

197,650 mi
Last recorded197,650 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 TNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 197,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 185,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 185,307 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 179,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 168,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 158,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 151,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,773 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,832 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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WG56 TNE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG56 TNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG56 TNE registered?

WG56 TNE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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