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BK06 ULM

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 ULM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 121,151 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 121,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,251 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 117,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,294 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 112,293 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

All tyre's are perished and traed starting to split

Engine cover and under tray's fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex that goes over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 107,672 miles

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

All tyre's are perished and traed starting to split

Engine cover and under tray's fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex that goes over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 103,363 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 103,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 93,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,824 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,815 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 ULM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

BK06 ULM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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