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E8 PAL

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 PAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,220 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,468 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 94,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,847 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,554 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,554 miles

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

Offside Front 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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E8 PAL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E8 PAL, 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

How do I check the history of E8 PAL?

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What year was E8 PAL registered?

E8 PAL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is E8 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 PAL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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