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VO06 UPW

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,955 mi
Last recorded140,955 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UPW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on N/S/R near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres perished between tread

Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,522 miles

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,692 miles

Bonnet support struts weak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,546 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2020 128,546 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,442 miles

both front tyres worn on edges uneven and perished

both rear tyres worn close to tread bars

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,442 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges uneven and perished

both rear tyres worn close to tread bars

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,437 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn inner edges slightly

undertrays fitted - obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,162 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 UPW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VO06 UPW, 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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VO06 UPW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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