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BM06 JDM

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 JDM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 156,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 150,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 150,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 145,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,613 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,644 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,642 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 111,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,349 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 98,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,656 miles

emissions too clean for smoke test

Fail 8 May 2014 87,656 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean for smoke test

Pass 11 May 2013 81,024 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 75,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,059 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r (seat belt not checked)

Pass 12 May 2010 64,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,074 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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BM06 JDM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM06 JDM, 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.

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What year was BM06 JDM registered?

BM06 JDM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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