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CE06 EFB

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 EFB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 196,991 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 196,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working mechanism faulty (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor engine oil leak

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 187,394 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 30 Aug 2023 177,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 169,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 166,919 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 155,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 124,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,553 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Child booster seat fitted to N/S rear seat.

Child seat fitted to O/S rear seat.

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged.

Slight damage to N/S track rod end ball joint dust cover.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,503 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,998 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,164 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,171 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp condensated

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,543 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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CE06 EFB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE06 EFB, 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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CE06 EFB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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