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CN56 FFZ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,952 mi
Last recorded154,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,952 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,037 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ratchet on handbrake worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 144,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 130,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 116,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,368 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,794 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,222 miles

hand brake travell

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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CN56 FFZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CN56 FFZ, 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 CN56 FFZ registered?

CN56 FFZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is CN56 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN56 FFZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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