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AK06 GFO

2006 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

280,244 mi
Last recorded280,244 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 280,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 276,764 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 276,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 257,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

headlamp aim pattern not great

thrust bearing very noisey

Fail 22 Oct 2016 257,537 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

headlamp aim pattern not great

thrust bearing very noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2015 232,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 193,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 166,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 166,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,339 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2009 27,515 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 3 Apr 2009 25,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres close to wear bars

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 GFO is a 2006 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GFO, 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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AK06 GFO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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