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X2 BDT

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,638 mi
Last recorded165,638 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 BDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 165,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,128 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 137,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 128,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 108,688 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 100,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 40 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 120 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,976 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposeing cords

Washers poor

Wiper blades judder across screen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,204 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposeing cords

Washers poor

Wiper blades judder across screen

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,190 miles

cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,663 miles

cut in outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

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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X2 BDT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X2 BDT, 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 X2 BDT registered?

X2 BDT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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