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AD55 NXM

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 NXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,431 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 125,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,151 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,677 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 108,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,734 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,336 miles

Offside hand brake min effort

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,061 miles

under trays/eng cvr

Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,594 miles

diesel emissions too low to obtain a reading

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 18 May 2012 64,679 miles

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

slight imbalance on hand brake effort

Fail 18 May 2012 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges but no cords exposed at time of test

slight imbalance on hand brake effort

Pass 31 May 2011 55,856 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,856 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 Jun 2010 41,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,425 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 26,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AD55 NXM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD55 NXM, 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 AD55 NXM registered?

AD55 NXM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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