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W99 BMX

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,490 mi
Last recorded144,490 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW99 BMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 144,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 131,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 122,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,543 miles

Offside Rear has a nail

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,006 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,510 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,509 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,149 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,438 miles

large sump & under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,095 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W99 BMX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W99 BMX, 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 W99 BMX registered?

W99 BMX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is W99 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W99 BMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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