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GJ06 UZU

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,279 mi
Last recorded196,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 196,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2023 196,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 187,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 175,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 148,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 115,758 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 115,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 104,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,082 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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GJ06 UZU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ06 UZU, 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 GJ06 UZU registered?

GJ06 UZU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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