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CM02 PYE

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,079 mi
Last recorded148,079 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 PYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 148,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 141,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 114,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

general suspension bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

general suspension bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/& n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,004 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,795 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,794 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OBC showing fault with window antitrap

undertray damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OBC showing fault with window antitrap

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust particulate filter fault shown on dash

Pass 17 May 2011 49,784 miles

brake pad wear warning on dash display

damage to n/s plastic underbody cover

Pass 7 May 2010 37,824 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 May 2010 37,821 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 28,984 miles

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

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

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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CM02 PYE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM02 PYE, 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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CM02 PYE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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