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DA06 EHX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

243,272 mi
Last recorded243,272 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 EHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 243,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 238,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 229,891 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 224,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 218,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 217,052 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 213,919 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 213,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 207,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to central/Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 207,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to central/Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 205,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 195,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% missing (1.5.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 195,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% missing (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 183,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 183,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 171,786 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 171,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,105 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 154,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 154,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,629 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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DA06 EHX 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 73.1%.

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 DA06 EHX, 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 DA06 EHX registered?

DA06 EHX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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