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BJ56 RYU

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 95,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 79,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,025 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

rear brake pad wear low

stone chip zone a of windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,265 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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BJ56 RYU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ56 RYU, 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 BJ56 RYU registered?

BJ56 RYU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 RYU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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