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AA06 WAR

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

238,898 mi
Last recorded238,898 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 WAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 238,898 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 238,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 236,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2024 233,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2023 229,245 miles

some smoke from exhaust on idle

some undertrays fitted at the time of the test obscuring some items

Pass 17 Aug 2021 223,779 miles

some smoke from exhaust on idle

undertrays fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 217,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

some smoke from exhaust on idle

undertrays fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 212,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

some smoke on idle from exhaust

undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 206,363 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 202,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 193,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 184,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 155,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 142,366 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Aug 2013 142,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 138,922 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing 245/40zr18 97y

Pass 23 Jul 2011 125,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 110,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AA06 WAR is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AA06 WAR, 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 AA06 WAR registered?

AA06 WAR is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is AA06 WAR safe to buy?

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