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CA56 AAX

2006 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 AAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,010 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 110,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 110,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,577 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,965 miles

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

front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,625 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn badly outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,105 miles

n/s rear inner pad worn

o/s front shocker worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,657 miles

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))

o/s front shocker worn

o/s n/s rear inner pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2017 61,680 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,671 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,576 miles

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

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

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 19,346 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)

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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CA56 AAX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc 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 CA56 AAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA56 AAX registered?

CA56 AAX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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