MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner rear bushes slightly sperating
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated excessively split + cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner rear bushes slightly sperating
engine oil level low + various minor oil leaks
n/s rear seat belt storke surround slightly insecure but working o.k.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
engine oil level low + various minor oil leaks
n/s rear seat belt storke surround slightly insecure but working o.k.
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and slight kerb damage
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and slight kerb damage
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FD56 WZX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FD56 WZX, 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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FD56 WZX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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