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AK06 ZKH

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

350,706 mi
Last recorded350,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZKH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 350,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 213,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 203,926 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2017 203,916 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 191,497 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 178,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 178,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 170,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 128,255 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Jan 2011 128,255 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 ZKH is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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