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FD06 EOY

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

271,481 mi
Last recorded271,481 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 EOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 271,481 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 263,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 249,701 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 248,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 234,599 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged BOTH SIDES COVERS MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 218,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 199,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 181,416 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn in inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack emerging from o/s outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,896 miles

slight deformation to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 31 May 2011 60,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,824 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 36,518 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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FD06 EOY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD06 EOY, 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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FD06 EOY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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