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FL56 HAX

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,855 mi
Last recorded197,855 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2024 197,855 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 195,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 189,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body is covered with plastic coverings making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Jun 2020 182,042 miles

t p m s light on

Pass 25 May 2019 177,967 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 177,962 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 162,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 160,379 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front and middle under trays showing signs of oil leak from engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2015 144,007 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 128,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,262 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,262 miles

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

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,915 miles

nsf outer pad looks low / front tyres signs of scrubbing on edges / nsr pad looks low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,370 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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FL56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black 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 FL56 HAX, 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 FL56 HAX registered?

FL56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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