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EY06 ZRZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 173,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 173,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts on sidewalls of all tyres [no cords visible]

n/s side skirt is damaged

nail in n/s front tyre

oil level is low

Pass 28 May 2011 139,316 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 139,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,321 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 ZRZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EY06 ZRZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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