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Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear rim buckle
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
wear front tyres inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rim buckle
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
wear front tyres inner edge
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
slightly high soot content
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Inner front brake pads worn to approx,4 to 5mm.
Inner rims of all four wheels distorted.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Advise steering geometry is checked after tyres front tyres are replaced.
Inner front brake pads worn to approx,4 to 5mm.
Inner rims of all four wheels distorted.
Nearside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge.Advise replacement.
All four wheels distorted/mishaped.
All four wheels have distorted inner rims.
Brake pedal rubber anti-slip is not fully secured.(But not at risk of falling off).
Offside front brake hose slightly twisted.
0.0% emissions result (no print out)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
0.0% emissions result (no print out)
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)
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)
offside front tyre wearing on outter edge
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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CU56 PHJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 CU56 PHJ, 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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CU56 PHJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2006.
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