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6 WRL

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,357 mi
Last recorded148,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 WRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 140,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 124,164 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded and weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame pipe look corroded in plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,704 miles

metal brake pipe from offside rear to nearside rear is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

metal brake pipe from offside rear to nearside rear is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,048 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 21,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,468 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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6 WRL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 6 WRL, 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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What year was 6 WRL registered?

6 WRL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is 6 WRL safe to buy?

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