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D5 VRJ

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,712 mi
Last recorded160,712 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 VRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 160,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 147,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 141,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2021 141,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 138,437 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 131,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 123,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 114,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 90,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 77,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rim.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2011 52,335 miles

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

there is some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 12 May 2011 52,335 miles

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

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

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

there is some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,021 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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D5 VRJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D5 VRJ, 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 D5 VRJ registered?

D5 VRJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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