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BX06 BHD

2006 BMW 530

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,925 mi
Last recorded166,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 166,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 163,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 158,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 151,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 149,430 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 145,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 145,519 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,894 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault in the system

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,891 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light indicates a fault in the system

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,436 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

both front seat backs insecure

both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

v.i.n number not displayed in winder screen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,044 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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BX06 BHD is a 2006 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX06 BHD, 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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BX06 BHD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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