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WF56 ERV

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 ERV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 149,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 135,885 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Warning Lamp Present

Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy Resulting In Poor Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Appears To Be Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Warning Lamp Present

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms

Fail 17 Nov 2021 112,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,053 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some componets

under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,433 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF56 ERV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black 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 WF56 ERV, 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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WF56 ERV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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