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FD06 FTX

2006 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,388 mi
Last recorded149,388 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 FTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 149,388 miles

- parking brake efficiency just met. requires attention

- undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,676 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency just met - ATTENTION REQUIRED

Pass 29 Jun 2021 145,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,708 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 134,694 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside reverse light inop

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,087 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 126,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,680 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,678 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 118,672 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking sensor fault

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,690 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear[at fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,450 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,159 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 67,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 May 2012 50,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 57,490 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2011 57,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,074 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,002 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 FTX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD06 FTX, 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 FD06 FTX registered?

FD06 FTX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is FD06 FTX safe to buy?

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