MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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) ()
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
vehicle passed emission test ,unable to produce print put due to low emissions
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
exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter
rear registration plate deteriorated to legal limit
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter
nearside front tyre nearing wear bars
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
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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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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BK06 LVE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 13 April 2006.
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