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AF06 BFL

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BFL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 87,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 85,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 84,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 81,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 65,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 56,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,024 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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AF06 BFL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AF06 BFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 BFL registered?

AF06 BFL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is AF06 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 BFL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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