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BX06 CXN

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,674 mi
Last recorded194,674 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 CXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 194,674 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in o/s/f inner arm

Pass 9 Aug 2022 188,187 miles

slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2021 183,052 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 181,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 176,931 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and has cut`s on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 170,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 170,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 166,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 155,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,197 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,543 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,463 miles

o/s/f tyre low outer edge +n/s/f tyre lump out of sidewall

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 CXN is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXN, 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 BX06 CXN registered?

BX06 CXN is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is BX06 CXN safe to buy?

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