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BV06 ZSW

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,695 mi
Last recorded203,695 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 203,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 196,257 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 196,257 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 195,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 184,385 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 181,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 177,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 171,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 165,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 148,402 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 148,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 136,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,611 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,611 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,471 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,910 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 ZSW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BV06 ZSW, 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 BV06 ZSW registered?

BV06 ZSW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is BV06 ZSW safe to buy?

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