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EK56 ACZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,126 mi
Last recorded99,126 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ACZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 99,126 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 99,126 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 94,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

small stone chip on center of windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,928 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on dash board

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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EK56 ACZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK56 ACZ, 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 EK56 ACZ registered?

EK56 ACZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EK56 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 ACZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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