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CU06 OEE

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,265 mi
Last recorded175,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 OEE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 175,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 169,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 158,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 151,913 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 151,899 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 144,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 133,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 125,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,303 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,351 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 115,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 98,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,494 miles

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

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 OEE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 CU06 OEE, 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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CU06 OEE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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