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EK06 OZE

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,830 mi
Last recorded180,830 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 180,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 170,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 1 Nov 2024 170,212 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running along n/s inner sill area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

Pass 30 Oct 2023 169,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 169,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 168,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 168,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 167,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 166,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 166,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 164,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 158,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 158,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both cover spilt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 153,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 145,990 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 137,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 112,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 112,676 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,396 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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EK06 OZE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK06 OZE, 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 EK06 OZE registered?

EK06 OZE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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