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CU06 KKO

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,520 mi
Last recorded180,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 KKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 180,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 180,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 177,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 171,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 164,797 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 164,797 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 150,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,446 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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CU06 KKO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU06 KKO, 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 CU06 KKO registered?

CU06 KKO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is CU06 KKO safe to buy?

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