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BV06 XSP

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XSP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 161,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 161,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 150,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 133,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tps monertaring light on

Fail 10 Feb 2023 133,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tps monertaring light on

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,715 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,732 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 113,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.8mm and worn on inside edge 225/50/17rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm and worn on inside edge 225/50/17rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,352 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,090 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,090 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,489 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,489 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,891 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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BV06 XSP is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BV06 XSP, 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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BV06 XSP is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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