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ET06 TBX

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 169,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 169,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,973 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,682 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 130,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,542 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TBX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET06 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

ET06 TBX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is ET06 TBX safe to buy?

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