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WR06 XCW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,880 mi
Last recorded136,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 XCW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 136,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,493 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 119,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 119,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,536 miles

under trays fitted could not view

Fail 3 Nov 2022 111,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under floor

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under floor

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,005 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 83,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,545 miles

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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WR06 XCW 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 73.3%.

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 WR06 XCW, 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 WR06 XCW registered?

WR06 XCW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is WR06 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 XCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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