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AK56 HHE

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,210 mi
Last recorded215,210 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HHE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 215,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 164,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 143,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,365 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 13 Dec 2021 130,246 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 109,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,595 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,833 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,833 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,452 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,450 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 HHE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HHE, 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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AK56 HHE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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