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WN56 VBF

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

344,932 mi
Last recorded344,932 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 VBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 344,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 214,168 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 204,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 197,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 189,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 189,180 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near , front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 177,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 166,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 154,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake pads worn approx 75%

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge 225/50/17(tyre below basic service standards)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2013 151,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

the r/o/s tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,480 miles

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

osf tyre deep cuts and worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 108,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osf tyre deep cuts and worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,384 miles

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

Offside 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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WN56 VBF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN56 VBF, 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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WN56 VBF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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