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EA56 THK

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,759 mi
Last recorded110,759 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 THK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 110,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,218 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,211 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake needs adjustment or repair

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 150kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,194 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,166 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,217 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,351 miles

rear axle seal leaking

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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EA56 THK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EA56 THK, 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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EA56 THK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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