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DN06 OFS

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 OFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 163,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 163,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 148,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 145,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes wearing uneven across the front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 142,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 138,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 132,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 132,730 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,513 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,802 miles

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

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre weraring inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,992 miles

emissions too clean to test

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,723 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Offside Inner Brake PAd Low

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,649 miles

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

Both Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Engine Undertray Fitted

Engine Undertray Fitted

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,598 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Full Length Undertays Fitted

Outer Sill Cover Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,197 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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DN06 OFS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN06 OFS, 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 DN06 OFS registered?

DN06 OFS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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