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AK56 FKW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,042 mi
Last recorded240,042 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 240,042 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has two chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 240,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlight aims high. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation wrong. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has two chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 231,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 219,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 201,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 201,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 197,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 183,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 171,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 161,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 161,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,322 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 137,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,729 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,619 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 FKW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK56 FKW, 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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What year was AK56 FKW registered?

AK56 FKW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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