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AK06 GNV

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

476,243 mi
Last recorded476,243 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 476,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 284,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 268,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 249,651 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 249,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 229,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 229,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in nearside rear tyre not exceeding requirements.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 206,443 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 206,038 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 186,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 165,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 142,309 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,627 miles

crack to screen under tax disc

no emmision readings detected

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,269 miles

emissions to clean to provide a reading

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,606 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,658 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

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 GNV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK06 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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