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DA56 JHX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,429 mi
Last recorded184,429 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 JHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 184,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 184,426 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn enevenly

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 170,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 170,867 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 144,550 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2012 82,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,180 miles

nearside rear tyre just on limit

offside rear tyre just on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,626 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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DA56 JHX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 DA56 JHX, 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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DA56 JHX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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