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FY06 PZH

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 PZH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,853 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,853 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,505 miles

o/s h/brake effort slightly low.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,776 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,776 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,732 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,818 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,297 miles

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

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

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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FY06 PZH is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY06 PZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 PZH registered?

FY06 PZH is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is FY06 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 PZH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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