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532 WKP

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,678 mi
Last recorded188,678 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration532 WKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 188,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 182,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 177,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 173,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 162,588 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 157,113 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 157,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,929 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,413 miles

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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532 WKP is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey 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 532 WKP, 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 532 WKP registered?

532 WKP is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is 532 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 532 WKP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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