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BL06 LSF

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

359,243 mi
Last recorded359,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 359,243 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 319,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 3 Jul 2016 182,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 165,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 146,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,854 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 124,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,421 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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BL06 LSF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL06 LSF, 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 BL06 LSF registered?

BL06 LSF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is BL06 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 LSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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