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DN06 JVE

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

236,239 mi
Last recorded236,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 JVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 236,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fluid leaks

head light pattern fading

stone chip in swept area

under trays damaged

wind screen cracked not in swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2025 229,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade missing

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2025 229,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade missing

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2024 216,677 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 208,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 202,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 202,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 200,921 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 27 Feb 2019 192,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 179,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 170,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,262 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES VERY CLOSE (NEED REPLACING VERY SOON) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 130,844 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,543 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,388 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 40,365 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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DN06 JVE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DN06 JVE, 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 DN06 JVE registered?

DN06 JVE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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