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EO06 VVX

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,576 mi
Last recorded169,576 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 VVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 169,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Feb 2023 169,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Dec 2021 165,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 155,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Near Fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside wall.

offside rear tyre splitting on inside wall.

propshaft front coupling deteriorated.

sill covers.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,711 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 111,711 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and across rear of car. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,462 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,287 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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EO06 VVX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey 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 EO06 VVX, 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 EO06 VVX registered?

EO06 VVX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is EO06 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 VVX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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