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4990 KO

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4990 KO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 164,937 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 164,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 159,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 145,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,225 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 127,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,538 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs getting rusted on inner faces

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,891 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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4990 KO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4990 KO, 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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4990 KO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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