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WK56 GDO

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 GDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 149,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion offside rear discs

play in nearside rear suspension arm

play in offside rack

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,028 miles

Offside Front slight play in steeering arm (tie rod end)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 134,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front slight play in steeering arm (tie rod end)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,864 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,999 miles

front brake discs & pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,592 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,893 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,880 miles

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

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

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

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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WK56 GDO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK56 GDO, 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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What year was WK56 GDO registered?

WK56 GDO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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