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FY06 RDY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,039 mi
Last recorded226,039 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 RDY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 226,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 222,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 215,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 199,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 199,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 179,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 163,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 163,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 144,661 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 144,661 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 126,362 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 69,417 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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FY06 RDY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 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 RDY, 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 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY06 RDY registered?

FY06 RDY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is FY06 RDY safe to buy?

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