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D9 BRE

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,358 mi
Last recorded198,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 BRE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 198,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 189,349 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 183,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 175,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2021 170,861 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 157,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ring lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Ring lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,166 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,314 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 113,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs are worn

Front worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,194 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emmission output threfore no printout for emmission

Fail 23 May 2014 85,194 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emmission output threfore no printout for emmission

Pass 13 May 2013 72,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,525 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 51,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,288 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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D9 BRE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D9 BRE, 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 D9 BRE registered?

D9 BRE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is D9 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 BRE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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