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CE56 JHO

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,783 mi
Last recorded193,783 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 JHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 193,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 185,654 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 174,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,434 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 159,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 158,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 139,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,877 miles

EML lamp is lit

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

due to low emissions/acceleration no printout could be produced

n/s front door is damaged but no sharp edges present

Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML lamp is lit

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

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

due to low emissions/acceleration no printout could be produced

n/s front door is damaged but no sharp edges present

n/s front inner/smaller position lamp is not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,374 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,743 miles

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

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

front wiperblades worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

front wiperblades worn

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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CE56 JHO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE56 JHO, 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 CE56 JHO registered?

CE56 JHO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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