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VO06 HDD

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 HDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,231 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2015 118,438 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,049 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,794 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,070 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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VO06 HDD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO06 HDD, 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 VO06 HDD registered?

VO06 HDD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is VO06 HDD safe to buy?

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