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BK06 LVE

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

218,767 mi
Last recorded218,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 LVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 218,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 217,530 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT OF 2 - FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT OF 2 - FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 216,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 205,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexy hose ,recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

low reading from nearside parking brake

Pass 8 Nov 2021 192,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 192,488 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 181,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose becoming rusty

very low reading from nearside parking brake recommend further inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,182 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose becoming rusty

very low reading from nearside parking brake recommend further inspection

Pass 20 May 2019 165,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 165,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 158,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 157,982 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 151,381 miles

vehicle passed emission test ,unable to produce print put due to low emissions

Fail 3 Jun 2017 151,281 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr 17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

vehicle passed emission test ,unable to produce print put due to low emissions

Pass 19 May 2016 144,633 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

rear registration plate deteriorated to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2016 144,633 miles

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

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

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

low reading from nearside parking brake recommend early attention

rear registration plate deteriorated to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2015 140,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

low reading from nearside parking brake recomend early attention

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 140,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

low reading from nearside parking brake recomend early attention

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 135,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

nearside front tyre nearing wear bars

Fail 20 May 2014 135,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

low reading from nearside parking brake

nearside front tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 4 May 2013 127,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 117,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 117,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,781 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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BK06 LVE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BK06 LVE, 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 BK06 LVE registered?

BK06 LVE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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