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WK06 UNX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 UNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,546 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,772 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 103,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel No reserve travel on handbrake when achieving maximum effort. There is also no effort in the lower travel of the handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,899 miles

Front Brake Pads Worn Close To Wear Indicator

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,252 miles

Minor Stone Chips To Windscreen

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside To Flexis Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake Lever Travel Is High

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,108 miles

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

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

chips in front windscreen

handbrake travel just met requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,734 miles

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wipers smear

Pass 2 May 2014 64,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 64,779 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,712 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres very badly worn inner edges

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 29 Mar 2013 57,401 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged [inner]

Fail 29 Mar 2013 57,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,378 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 34,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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WK06 UNX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK06 UNX, 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 WK06 UNX registered?

WK06 UNX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is WK06 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 UNX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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