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ET06 ORS

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,768 mi
Last recorded208,768 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ORS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 208,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 194,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 194,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 182,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to min. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 168,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 156,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 143,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,668 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slightly worn. Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,668 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slightly worn. Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,668 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,667 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box not fully supported

Nearside inner front tyre has cuts / deteriorated

Offside front outer tyre has cut /glued up

Under tray damp/ oily

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,698 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,392 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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ET06 ORS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET06 ORS, 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 ET06 ORS registered?

ET06 ORS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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