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BT06 HWL

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 142,789 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 133,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 133,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 120,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 91,159 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,070 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Emissions too clean to be tested

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,445 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,055 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,092 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT06 HWL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT06 HWL, 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 BT06 HWL registered?

BT06 HWL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is BT06 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 HWL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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