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CF06 ENW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,861 mi
Last recorded172,861 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 ENW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,861 miles

both front tyres have small cuts

osf washer not operating properly

Pass 2 Nov 2017 163,774 miles

about 40% of rear centre brake light not working

o/s/r outer tail light dull

oil leak

perishing to n/s/f tyre

signs of perishing to n/s/r o/s/r brake hoses

splitting to n/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arm front bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2017 163,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

about 40% of rear centre brake light not working

o/s/r outer tail light dull

oil leak

perishing to n/s/f tyre

signs of perishing to n/s/r o/s/r brake hoses

splitting to n/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arm front bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,727 miles

fluid leaks around engine and gearbox area

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2016 152,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

feathering to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

fluid leaks around engine and gearbox area

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track rod ends have had slight heat applied to the track rod ends

Fail 27 Oct 2014 130,526 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track rod ends have had slight heat applied to the track rod ends

Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,868 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

high inbalance on rear brakes pos runflat tyre being low on pressure

rear tyre appear to be flat

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,253 miles

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

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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CF06 ENW 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 66.7%.

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 CF06 ENW, 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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What year was CF06 ENW registered?

CF06 ENW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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