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EY06 CUK

2006 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 CUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,290 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 103,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 94,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,944 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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EY06 CUK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY06 CUK, 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 EY06 CUK registered?

EY06 CUK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is EY06 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 CUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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