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EK56 FHP

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,482 mi
Last recorded167,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 167,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 159,482 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 159,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 151,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays obscuring underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2019 151,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays obscuring underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,903 miles

Nearside Front two front tyres low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,266 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,354 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FHP is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHP, 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 EK56 FHP registered?

EK56 FHP is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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