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EN06 CUA

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,848 mi
Last recorded194,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 CUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 194,848 miles

Offside Front Slight play in wheel side to side only (Suspect not bearing)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 194,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight play in wheel side to side only (Suspect not bearing)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 183,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to delaminating on the inner edge. renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to delaminating on the inner edge. renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 183,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to delaminating on the inner edge. renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to delaminating on the inner edge. renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 176,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 166,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 155,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Park brake is week. bed in here and again

Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim border line fail. advise renewing (4.2.A.1a)

park brake requires bedding in here and again

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 123,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 116,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 109,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,486 miles

nearside front tyre going well out of shape on inner

offside front tyre going out of shape on inner

Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre going well out of shape on inner

offside front tyre going out of shape on inner

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,888 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EN06 CUA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EN06 CUA, 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 EN06 CUA registered?

EN06 CUA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is EN06 CUA safe to buy?

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