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GJ06 WXB

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2017 114,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,845 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,536 miles

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 22 Mar 2010 29,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,462 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 WXB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXB, 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 GJ06 WXB registered?

GJ06 WXB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 WXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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