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BX56 WKK

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,101 mi
Last recorded165,101 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 WKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 165,101 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 152,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 152,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,240 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 136,161 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre has damaged sidewall but not showing structure cords..

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,018 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall not exposing the ply/cords

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall not exposing the ply/cords

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,097 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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BX56 WKK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX56 WKK, 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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BX56 WKK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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