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AG06 ZCF

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 133,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 123,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off-side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,034 miles

rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges advise replaced. Dunlop 275/35 R18 95Y RSC Run Flat

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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AG06 ZCF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AG06 ZCF, 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 AG06 ZCF registered?

AG06 ZCF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is AG06 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 ZCF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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