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EK06 XLV

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,615 mi
Last recorded170,615 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 XLV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 170,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 163,717 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,392 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,946 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,119 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,655 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,655 miles

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

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

Emissions too clean to measure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,402 miles

emissons to clean for print out

slight play in front inner antiroll bar rushes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,315 miles

emissons to clean for print out

Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,591 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 23,928 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 23,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XLV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK06 XLV, 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 EK06 XLV registered?

EK06 XLV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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