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DN06 WTZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

335,178 mi
Last recorded335,178 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 WTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 335,178 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2024 207,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 194,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 180,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 171,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 165,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 165,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 157,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 157,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

Oil leak ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 141,433 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

Oil leak ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,289 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 104,289 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,576 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,576 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,067 miles

Emmissions Too Low to be Detected

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

NSF Wiper blade leaving streak marks when washers operated but eventually clearing screen - suggest replacement blades

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,067 miles

Emmissions Too Low to be Detected

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

NSF Wiper blade leaving streak marks when washers operated but eventually clearing screen - suggest replacement blades

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,705 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DN06 WTZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DN06 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

DN06 WTZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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