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HV06 VUC

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,971 mi
Last recorded194,971 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VUC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 194,971 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 194,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 189,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 189,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 176,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 163,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearisde Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 150,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,932 miles

brake warning light on

chip to screen

n/s rear lens unit cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,541 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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HV06 VUC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue 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 HV06 VUC, 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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HV06 VUC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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