2006 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LR56 XOY
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 160,697 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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LR56 XOY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
- 160,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 XOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (LR56 XOY) between October 2009 and January 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LR56 XOY Mileage History
- 12/10/200978,589 mi
- 27/10/201086,295 mi+7,706 mi
- 26/01/201294,012 mi+7,717 mi
- 09/01/2013100,064 mi+6,052 mi
- 10/01/2014105,457 mi+5,393 mi
- 16/01/2015110,752 mi+5,295 mi
- 12/01/2016115,621 mi+4,869 mi
- 11/01/2017123,450 mi+7,829 mi
- 11/01/2018130,027 mi+6,577 mi
- 22/01/2019137,064 mi+7,037 mi
- 25/01/2019137,104 mi+40 mi
- 25/02/2020143,228 mi+6,124 mi
- 25/02/2020143,228 mi
- 17/02/2021146,298 mi+3,070 mi
- 25/01/2022151,921 mi+5,623 mi
- 01/02/2022152,009 mi+88 mi
- 17/01/2023160,697 mi+8,688 mi
- 17/01/2023160,697 mi
Average of roughly 6,190 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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