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CE56 HPC

2006 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 HPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 146,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 146,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 141,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both wearing inner wall 225/50r17

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 141,690 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both wearing inner wall 225/50r17

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front windscreen stone chip

Fail 9 Mar 2019 126,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,531 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

front windscreen,chip

Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wall worn,225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen,chip

Offside Rear oval in shape,225/50r17

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,546 miles

child seat fitted x2

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the tread depth but unable to see cords

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,452 miles

advise slight cut in n/s/r tyre but not showing the cords

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,884 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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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CE56 HPC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE56 HPC, 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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CE56 HPC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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