2006 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · FM06 ONP
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 192,365 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FM06 ONP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 192,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 ONP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (FM06 ONP) between June 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
FM06 ONP Mileage History
- 18/06/200988,430 mi
- 24/05/2010111,301 mi+22,871 mi
- 25/05/2010111,301 mi
- 27/05/2011122,750 mi+11,449 mi
- 15/06/2012133,637 mi+10,887 mi
- 12/06/2013142,688 mi+9,051 mi
- 14/06/2013142,688 mi
- 24/05/2019147,288 mi+4,600 mi
- 20/11/2020162,289 mi+15,001 mi
- 25/11/2021172,166 mi+9,877 mi
- 15/12/2022192,365 mi+20,199 mi
Average of roughly 7,703 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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