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EY06 ZRJ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ZRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 182,998 miles

Full engine covers

Full undertrays

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 173,480 miles

Engine covers, undertrays, sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 173,480 miles

Engine covers, undertrays, sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 164,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 155,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 146,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 137,392 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

a.both front tyres uneven tread wear and cuts

a.chip in screen under limit

a.front inner pads/discs worn

a.n/s/r indecator bulb going white

a.o/s/f seat frame has slight play in runner

a.o/s/r jacking block missing

a.slight play in steering rack body

a.vibration through wheels when on rolling road

Fail 4 Mar 2014 137,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a.both front tyres uneven tread wear and cuts

a.chip in screen under limit

a.engine strut brase loose

a.front inner pads/discs worn

a.n/s/r indecator bulb going white

a.o/s/f seat frame has slight play in runner

a.o/s/r jacking block missing

a.slight play in steering rack body

a.vibration through wheels when on rolling road

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,397 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 91,930 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,527 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 69,401 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,836 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil leak

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 ZRJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRJ, 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 EY06 ZRJ registered?

EY06 ZRJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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