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SM56 KCK

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 151,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips only. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,243 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 121,035 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 98,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 98,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall very badly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,147 miles

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 2 Aug 2014 96,147 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,770 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 87,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,852 miles

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

offside front tyre inner wall begining to split.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,073 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's lipped.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's lipped.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,249 miles

drivers side front tyre low on edges keep check

front pads getting low keep check

Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,519 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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SM56 KCK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM56 KCK, 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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SM56 KCK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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