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DX06 ZTN

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ZTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 133,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 133,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 129,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 129,091 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 126,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On the limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 122,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,316 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 87,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,046 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 66,534 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

Pass 16 May 2015 59,994 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,522 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,814 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 32,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 19,138 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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DX06 ZTN is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX06 ZTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 ZTN registered?

DX06 ZTN is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2006.

Is DX06 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 ZTN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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