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AK56 CZU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,751 mi
Last recorded203,751 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 203,751 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 194,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 188,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 188,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 179,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 169,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,359 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 162,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,846 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,683 miles

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

rear metal brake pipe corroded around clip

Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,856 miles

nsf tyre worn low inner edge

rear metal brake pipe over axle corroded around clip

Fail 24 Sep 2013 118,788 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light patten set to l/h/d

n/s/f tyre worn low and bald on edge

o/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,821 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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AK56 CZU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK56 CZU, 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 AK56 CZU registered?

AK56 CZU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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