MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front(back arms) (2.4.G.2)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported Nearside engine bay (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front(back arms) (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
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)
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Stalk locks and releases ok, but have to press button to initially engage. (5.2.4a)
Engine cover and under trays installed
Engine light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tires Low and worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre belt buckle (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Engine cover and under trays installed
Engine light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tires Low and worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
wiper blades worn
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO56 RKJ 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 64.3%.
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 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 VO56 RKJ, 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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VO56 RKJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2006.
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