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GJ06 WXO

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,394 mi
Last recorded158,394 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 158,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 252,989 miles

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

Front Both bonnet dampers/shocks weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both Inner CV Joints slight leaking of grease

Pass 3 Aug 2019 152,832 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 245,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,982 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 145,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 139,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,485 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 129,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,054 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre bead

Upper engine cover fitted obscuring item

could not check sills , covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring items

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

egine to clean to record emmisions

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,474 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,310 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WXO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ06 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

GJ06 WXO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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