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FN06 OKT

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,630 mi
Last recorded154,630 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 OKT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 154,630 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 154,630 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 144,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,880 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,664 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,225 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,496 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,860 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust gases to clean to test

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,842 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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FN06 OKT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN06 OKT, 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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FN06 OKT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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