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BK56 USC

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,190 mi
Last recorded193,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 USC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 193,190 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 193,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 178,385 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 178,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 162,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 148,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 136,116 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cut [no cord's showing] (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertray's fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (4.1.D.1e)

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,822 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,173 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,883 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 USC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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