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AK06 EDU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,578 mi
Last recorded180,578 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 180,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 172,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 150,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 140,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 140,886 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,800 miles

1Ltr. engine oil added to bring level above minimum.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,800 miles

1Ltr. engine oil added to bring level above minimum.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 112,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 112,633 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has cut EAGLE NCT 245-40-18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 24 Feb 2011 81,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,612 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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AK06 EDU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK06 EDU, 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 AK06 EDU registered?

AK06 EDU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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