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WM06 THN

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,476 mi
Last recorded160,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 THN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 160,476 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 148,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,807 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 134,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside + outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,846 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 42,725 miles

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

Rear 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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WM06 THN is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM06 THN, 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

How do I check the history of WM06 THN?

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What year was WM06 THN registered?

WM06 THN is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is WM06 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 THN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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