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GD06 FWB

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,770 mi
Last recorded184,770 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 184,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 184,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 176,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 175,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 171,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 171,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 154,879 miles

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 154,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 144,265 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 144,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,837 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,316 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,835 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,747 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,316 miles

O/S/R tyre has a screw stuck in it

Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre has a screw stuck in it

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GD06 FWB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GD06 FWB, 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 GD06 FWB registered?

GD06 FWB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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