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GF56 EVX

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,662 mi
Last recorded219,662 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 219,662 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light flickering

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lci tail lights not working

Pass 2 Dec 2022 215,642 miles

Lighting issues on rear will need further investigation

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Dec 2021 190,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 190,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 171,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 152,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 132,741 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,463 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2015 117,840 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres very close to wear bars

Pass 21 May 2014 113,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 100,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 82,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,951 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,683 miles

Exhaust emmisions too low, peak not detected.

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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GF56 EVX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 EVX, 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 GF56 EVX registered?

GF56 EVX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GF56 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EVX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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