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BK56 TWU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,814 mi
Last recorded135,814 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 TWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tie rod bush split

Offside Rear Tie rod bush split

Rear subframe bushes x4 worn

Fail 24 Feb 2020 132,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Top part of rack dripping oil when engine running (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie rod bush split

Offside Rear Tie rod bush split

Rear subframe bushes x4 worn

Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 125,043 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,044 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,245 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 108,975 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,882 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,459 miles

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

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

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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BK56 TWU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK56 TWU, 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 BK56 TWU registered?

BK56 TWU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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