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OV56BYC
2006 BMW 530
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration OV56BYC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 13 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 239,008 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 235,162 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,227 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 208,994 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,381 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,113 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 198,031 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 198,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,651 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,156 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,788 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 177,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,251 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- nsf tyre worn on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- nsf tyre worn on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,350 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
10 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 162,350 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,047 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 3 Jul 20268 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 147,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 135,408 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014 3 Jul 202615 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 135,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,209 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 3 Jul 20263 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,914 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,439 MI
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OV56BYC was registered on 2006-09-29
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