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H4 RWU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests38 (35 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.1%

Mileage

161,679 mi
Last recorded161,679 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 RWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

35 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 161,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 161,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 143,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 143,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 182,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 182,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,455 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,875 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 182,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,572 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 181,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 178,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 176,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 172,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 169,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,316 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 1 Nov 2012 166,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 163,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 160,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,487 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 157,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 155,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 155,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 151,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 148,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 145,730 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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H4 RWU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.1%.

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 H4 RWU, 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 H4 RWU registered?

H4 RWU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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