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FY56 PFN

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,459 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some blue smoke present while doing diesel smoke test

Fail 25 Sep 2018 159,404 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

some blue smoke present while doing diesel smoke test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 155,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,828 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wiper blades smear on screen

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,042 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,500 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge amd acracking on inner wall

Pass 16 Nov 2013 129,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 119,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre very badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 106,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,155 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 95,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,142 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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FY56 PFN is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY56 PFN, 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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FY56 PFN is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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