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HT06 FXU

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,153 mi
Last recorded167,153 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 FXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 164,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 159,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 155,390 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 149,895 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,085 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 99,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2016 72,146 miles

High level stop light not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,771 miles

Centre stop light doesnt work

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,048 miles

centre upper stop lamp lens is covered over with tape

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,593 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2011 44,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

plastic floor pan covers, sill covers and inner wing liners fitted

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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HT06 FXU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HT06 FXU, 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 HT06 FXU registered?

HT06 FXU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is HT06 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT06 FXU shows 22 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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