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DY06 WJG

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,242 mi
Last recorded202,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 WJG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 202,242 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 197,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 188,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 188,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 174,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,337 miles

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

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

cover sills shields

Pass 3 Jul 2020 147,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 139,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 135,106 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,194 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 27 Jul 2016 123,567 miles

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 123,567 miles

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

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

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 119,170 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,852 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,093 miles

OSR tyre on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,442 miles

Gearbox sump damp with oil

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 72,581 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,497 miles

non - runflat tyres fitted on front of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,879 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,879 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY06 WJG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY06 WJG, 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 DY06 WJG registered?

DY06 WJG is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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