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GGZ 8172

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

178,882 mi
Last recorded178,882 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 8172
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,882 miles

Engine warning lamp inoperative

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Nov 2025 178,879 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Engine warning lamp inoperative

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 168,071 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Nov 2024 129,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2024 129,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 161,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,611 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 159,353 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 159,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch needs attention

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,098 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 156,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 154,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 154,377 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,317 miles

(Under tray Fitted)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 151,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 151,522 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 145,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside front tyrewall

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,079 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,039 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,911 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,583 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,075 miles

Offside front jacking block missing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,662 miles

Offside front rubber jacking block missing

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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GGZ 8172 is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 GGZ 8172, 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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GGZ 8172 is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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