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BU56 JMO

2006 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 JMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,408 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,396 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,318 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,990 miles

Centre cover underneath not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Centre cover underneath not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,745 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,708 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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BU56 JMO is a 2006 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU56 JMO, 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 BU56 JMO registered?

BU56 JMO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BU56 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 JMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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