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CX06 FWF

2006 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 143,807 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 153,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,625 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,041 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,425 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,181 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

underside brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,677 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

front discs slightly worn and pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake pads look like they are wearing thin

o/s/r tyre tread depth is getting low in places (2-3mm)

rear inner brake pads look like they are wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,784 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to tread pattern and close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CX06 FWF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX06 FWF, 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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CX06 FWF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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