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A19 CRW

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,487 mi
Last recorded214,487 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 CRW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 214,487 miles

Near side rear brake hose has perrishing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 214,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Near side rear brake hose has perrishing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 198,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 198,081 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 180,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 180,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint Drop link (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 163,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 163,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,421 miles

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

nearside tyres low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,421 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

nearside tyres low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear service brakes slight imbalance

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,140 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear service brakes slight imbalance

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,125 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,125 miles

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

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

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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A19 CRW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 A19 CRW, 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 A19 CRW registered?

A19 CRW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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