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W20 RDS

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 RDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,565 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,345 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,044 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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W20 RDS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W20 RDS, 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 W20 RDS registered?

W20 RDS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is W20 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 RDS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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