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EF06 FCA

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

253,941 mi
Last recorded253,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 253,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 246,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 239,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 233,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 228,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 201,092 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 201,092 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 150,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 150,590 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 94,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF06 FCA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF06 FCA, 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 EF06 FCA registered?

EF06 FCA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is EF06 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 FCA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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