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EX06 LGZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,808 mi
Last recorded144,808 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 139,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 127,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 112,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 109,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 106,489 miles

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

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

Prop shaft differential unit leaking oil

Under tray cover fitted not allowing full under inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,420 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2019 99,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,166 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,489 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 39,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,420 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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EX06 LGZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX06 LGZ, 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 EX06 LGZ registered?

EX06 LGZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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