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WV56 PVU

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

255,446 mi
Last recorded255,446 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 PVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 255,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak but not excessive

slight under rusty and components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 251,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 251,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel slightly damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 242,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 242,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 234,612 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and subframe mounts corroded slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2018 234,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and subframe mounts corroded slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2017 216,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 216,539 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 187,446 miles

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

Front inner wing liners and under tray damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear cv boot deteriorated

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 197,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front inner wing liners and under tray damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear cv boot deteriorated

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 180,440 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 180,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 161,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,994 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 141,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,395 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 119,395 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front archtrim detereated

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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WV56 PVU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WV56 PVU, 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 WV56 PVU registered?

WV56 PVU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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