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BG06 OKL

2006 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 89,163 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2025 89,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 94 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,121 miles

Front Outer Brakes discs corroded at front.

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil on upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,070 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,547 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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BG06 OKL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG06 OKL, 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 BG06 OKL registered?

BG06 OKL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is BG06 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 OKL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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