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AK56 RNE

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,891 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,953 miles

Front bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,244 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 23,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,047 miles

NON RUN FLAT TYRE FITTED TO L/H FRONT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,407 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 RNE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

AK56 RNE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is AK56 RNE safe to buy?

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