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CV06 OOJ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,060 mi
Last recorded170,060 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 OOJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 170,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 149,596 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 149,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 135,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,570 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 129,569 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,362 miles

front and rear wheel rims nearside dented front tyres wearing on edges inner

Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear wheel rims nearside dented front tyres wearing on edges inner

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,448 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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CV06 OOJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV06 OOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV06 OOJ registered?

CV06 OOJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is CV06 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV06 OOJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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