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AF06 ETT

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ETT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,132 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,368 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

engine x under covers fitted / o/s/f brake pad getting low /

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,312 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,595 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,958 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 ETT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

AF06 ETT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is AF06 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 ETT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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