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ACU 452L

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 452L
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 91,994 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,370 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly curbed

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly curbed

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,742 miles

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE 245/35/19Y

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 15MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Front TYRE NAILED

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 4MM (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal begining to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,260 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,608 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,988 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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ACU 452L is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ACU 452L, 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 ACU 452L registered?

ACU 452L is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ACU 452L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 452L shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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