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BX06 BHP

2006 BMW 530

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,103 mi
Last recorded141,103 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 141,103 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

after market wheels fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 141,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

after market wheels fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,925 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 123,837 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 119,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 114,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,106 miles

screen cracked offside not into zone yet

Fail 15 Dec 2010 114,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen cracked offside not into zone yet

Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,031 miles

boot floor in poor condition (cut & modified) - advise further attention

no rear seats fitted - rear seat belts not checked

non standard rear exhaust and silencer boxes fitted

o/s + n/s front wing liners not fitted

some wiring connectors at front insecure - advise attention

Fail 15 Dec 2009 103,025 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

boot floor in poor condition (cut & modified) - advise further attention

non standard rear exhaust and silencer boxes fitted

o/s + n/s front wing liners not fitted

some wiring connectors at front insecure - advise attention

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 BHP is a 2006 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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