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BX56 WMJ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,770 mi
Last recorded126,770 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 126,770 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,168 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 115,330 miles

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

side panel loss

Fail 9 Dec 2022 115,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

side panel loss

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,627 miles

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 79,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 78,494 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 78,494 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 77,372 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,949 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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BX56 WMJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX56 WMJ, 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 BX56 WMJ registered?

BX56 WMJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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