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EK06 XMF

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,704 mi
Last recorded178,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 178,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 173,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is deterioting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 171,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 164,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 158,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 145,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 135,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,036 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,987 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

wear front disc

wear rear disc

wear track rod ends

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,303 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 93,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror outer cover missing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has cut not deep enough to reach cords

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 XMF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

EK06 XMF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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