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FA06 APO

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,537 mi
Last recorded121,537 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 APO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,653 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,500 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges both sides (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,119 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,559 miles

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

Foreign object embedded in nearside rear tyre inner tread

Nearside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,924 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads 85% worn

Inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing slightly

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut towards outer edge of tread.

some segments of rear high level brake light not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,753 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut towards outer edge of tread.

some segments of rear high level brake light not working.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some of the high level brake light segments inoperative.

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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FA06 APO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA06 APO, 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 FA06 APO registered?

FA06 APO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is FA06 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 APO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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