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VO56 EUK

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,094 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,581 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover is deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover is deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyre's are worn on the inner shoulders

oil leak engine / under tray area's

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover is deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover is deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside rear tyre's are worn on the inner shoulders

oil leak engine / under tray area's

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,909 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Jan 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,369 miles

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

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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VO56 EUK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO56 EUK, 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 VO56 EUK registered?

VO56 EUK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is VO56 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 EUK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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