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CE56 HPV

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,212 mi
Last recorded116,212 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 HPV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,212 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,781 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2019 110,268 miles

undertray and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2019 110,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,894 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 109,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,352 miles

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES HAS COVER(S) CAN NOT BE ASSESSED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS COVER(S) CAN NOT BE ASSESSED

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,352 miles

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES HAS COVER(S) CAN NOT BE ASSESSED

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

O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS COVER(S) CAN NOT BE ASSESSED

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,357 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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CE56 HPV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HPV, 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 CE56 HPV registered?

CE56 HPV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 HPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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