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EA06 HYH

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,757 mi
Last recorded152,757 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 152,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 152,643 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns+os (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 215,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 123,573 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 123,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,122 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,122 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,148 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,148 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,632 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)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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EA06 HYH is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA06 HYH, 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 EA06 HYH registered?

EA06 HYH is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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