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EJ56 ZPK

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,253 mi
Last recorded176,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 176,253 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 176,253 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 156,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 156,595 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2019 145,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 337,038 miles

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 333,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 327,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 322,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 313,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 305,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 305,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 288,617 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge , cords nearly showing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 247,907 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

front and rear brake discs worn

front reg plate cracked still leagable

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2010 194,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Dec 2009 145,614 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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EJ56 ZPK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ56 ZPK, 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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EJ56 ZPK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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