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BM56 ZAC

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,100 mi
Last recorded214,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 214,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 206,462 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2017 188,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2017 188,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,868 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,987 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,831 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,137 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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BM56 ZAC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BM56 ZAC, 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 BM56 ZAC registered?

BM56 ZAC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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