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EK56 OMY

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 144,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,775 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 136,775 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD FROM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD FROM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD FROM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,475 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 111,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyres has Cut (Cords Not Exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyres has Cut (Cords Not Exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,369 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall,NO cords showing.

offside front and rear tyres have slight damage to outer walls.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,235 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall no cords showing.

offside front tyre has splits on inner wall, no cords showing.

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 OMY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

EK56 OMY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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