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EN55 LWR

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,485 mi
Last recorded131,485 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 LWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 131,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 113,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 112,170 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 112,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,084 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 45,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,300 miles

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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EN55 LWR is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN55 LWR, 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

How do I check the history of EN55 LWR?

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What year was EN55 LWR registered?

EN55 LWR is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is EN55 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 LWR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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