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BK56 UTC

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,030 mi
Last recorded206,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 UTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 206,030 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 206,030 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 197,898 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 179,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 152,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 152,088 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

particle filter warning light is on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 130,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,624 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,290 miles

Rear brake discs pitted on outer edges

Rear brake pads approx half worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,289 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre 2mm tread on very inner edge

Rear brake discs pitted on outer edges

Rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,972 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 UTC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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