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AK06 ZTC

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,037 mi
Last recorded222,037 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 222,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 214,004 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low,have cut.

Nearside Rear tailgate holder missing.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges,have cut/crack.

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 208,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 197,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish/outer edge wearing low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 193,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 193,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 184,336 miles

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

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

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

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

some wear to rear wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2012 162,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 141,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,589 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 ZTC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK06 ZTC registered?

AK06 ZTC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2006.

Is AK06 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 ZTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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