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C27 ACG

2006 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 ACG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% - nearside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 161,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% - nearside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 157,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 157,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 153,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 146,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rears starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 229,405 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,634 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2017 132,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,576 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,102 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 111,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 101,393 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2013 101,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2012 93,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,952 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,425 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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C27 ACG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C27 ACG, 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 C27 ACG registered?

C27 ACG is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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