2006 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LR56 ENW
2006 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 225,551 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR56 ENW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 225,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 ENW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (LR56 ENW) between January 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
LR56 ENW Mileage History
- 22/01/201048,758 mi
- 19/07/201065,493 mi+16,735 mi
- 25/07/201193,738 mi+28,245 mi
- 25/07/201193,738 mi
- 04/09/2012121,161 mi+27,423 mi
- 05/11/2013150,446 mi+29,285 mi
- 06/11/2013150,450 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/2014171,318 mi+20,868 mi
- 09/01/2016173,053 mi+1,735 mi
- 07/02/2017178,294 mi+5,241 mi
- 26/03/2018187,260 mi+8,966 mi
- 28/03/2018187,315 mi+55 mi
- 13/03/2019203,190 mi+15,875 mi
- 13/03/2019203,190 mi
- 09/06/2021206,580 mi+3,390 mi
- 10/06/2021206,580 mi
- 13/09/2022206,656 mi+76 mi
- 12/09/2023212,578 mi+5,922 mi
- 06/09/2024217,149 mi+4,571 mi
- 15/05/2026225,551 mi+8,402 mi
Average of roughly 10,840 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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