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BNZ 8876

2006 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8876
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,433 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under body shielding covering extent of leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 100,432 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under body shielding covering extent of leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f pipes to flexy's. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,242 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating both, disc's heavily corroded and scaled. (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f pipes to flexy's. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both. (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,829 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,362 miles

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

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

Engine light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,177 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,653 miles

LPG filler cap missing

Fail 20 May 2013 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

LPG filler cap missing

Pass 6 Apr 2012 71,835 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear parking brake effort low

Fail 6 Apr 2012 71,835 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear parking brake effort low

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 18,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,088 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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BNZ 8876 is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BNZ 8876, 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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BNZ 8876 is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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