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WX56 AWY

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,503 mi
Last recorded151,503 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 AWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 151,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 168,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 167,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,081 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 144,081 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2016 137,862 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 137,862 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 128,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,533 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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WX56 AWY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WX56 AWY, 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 WX56 AWY registered?

WX56 AWY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is WX56 AWY safe to buy?

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