MOT Status
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227,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at the limit and inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear inner bush[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at the limit and inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake effort low
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm ball joint[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake effort low
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc contaminated nearside and offside (1.1.14 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear seat belt stalk not present
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing outside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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BK56 TWX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 TWX, 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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BK56 TWX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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