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E4 PNS

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,879 mi
Last recorded142,879 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PNS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,879 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 142,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the boot floor, corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the rear floor underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Plastic covers fitted underside

Fail 23 Jan 2018 121,073 miles

Offside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the rear floor underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

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

Plastic covers fitted underside

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin When spun there is a metal on metal sound (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 109,977 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,721 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

225/50 17 94w r/f

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,651 miles

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

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

rear tyres require replacing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,707 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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E4 PNS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E4 PNS, 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 E4 PNS registered?

E4 PNS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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