2006 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · AM06 AMU
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 174,576 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM06 AMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 174,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM06 AMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (AM06 AMU) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower foremost curved arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower foremost curved arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”.
AM06 AMU Mileage History
- 14/01/2022172,384 mi
- 24/01/2022172,451 mi+67 mi
- 19/01/2023174,326 mi+1,875 mi
- 20/01/2023174,326 mi
- 25/06/2025174,576 mi+250 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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