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BX56 WNY

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 139,580 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 139,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad light on

handbrake light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,724 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,107 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,041 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,466 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 WNY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 WNY registered?

BX56 WNY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is BX56 WNY safe to buy?

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