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DA06 WFM

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,874 mi
Last recorded139,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 WFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,874 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,452 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside rear ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 122,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,760 miles

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

less than 50% of the high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,828 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 110,828 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad warning wire not conected

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,417 miles

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

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

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

front tyre edges worn below limit

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front tyre edges worn below limit

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,237 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,309 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,073 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA06 WFM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA06 WFM, 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 DA06 WFM registered?

DA06 WFM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is DA06 WFM safe to buy?

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