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EF56 VRG

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,582 mi
Last recorded149,582 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VRG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,582 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 149,582 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,594 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,583 miles

Home made exhaust system fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,395 miles

slight play in offside front end of steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front end of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

some judder and imbalance on front brakes

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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EF56 VRG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF56 VRG, 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

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What year was EF56 VRG registered?

EF56 VRG is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is EF56 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 VRG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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