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BL56 BKG

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,771 mi
Last recorded160,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 150,802 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 150,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,910 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,604 miles

emissions too clean to register on meter

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,866 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BL56 BKG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL56 BKG, 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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BL56 BKG is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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