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BK56 TXH

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,615 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,776 miles

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 100,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,417 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,131 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front inner pads getting low

advise h/brake requires extra effort to apply

advise o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,507 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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BK56 TXH is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

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