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WJ06 XDM

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 XDM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 93,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 93,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emmissions to clean to read (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail os rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 77,249 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,703 miles

emissions tested but too clean

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,381 miles

emmissions tesred but too clean to register

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,020 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 119,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 90,600 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front 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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WJ06 XDM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ06 XDM, 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 WJ06 XDM registered?

WJ06 XDM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WJ06 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 XDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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