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BV06 ZWA

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 167,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 167,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 157,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake Wear Indicator Not Connected (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 131,163 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,269 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 126,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 116,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,004 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency requirements just met need some adjustment and repairs/undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency requirements just met need some adjustment and repairs/undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,469 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2016 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 97,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 7 May 2014 89,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,427 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 69,605 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 58,697 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

passed emissions too low to register on test

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 ZWA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

BV06 ZWA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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