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EF06 NFK

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,291 mi
Last recorded125,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,670 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 102,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s tyre wear

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,405 miles

Front brake discs wear corrosion

Rear brake discs wear and corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,810 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wearing on inner edge (bold)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,596 miles

condensation n/s headlight

wear on both front tyres on inner edges o/s 1.6 mm

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,594 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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EF06 NFK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF06 NFK, 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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EF06 NFK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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