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DY56 LJL

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,405 mi
Last recorded163,405 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LJL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,405 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 163,401 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 161,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under cover fitted

Front Coolant leak engine ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both sides front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under cover fitted

engine oil level below min cont do diesel smoke test

Front Coolant leak engine ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 135,910 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 119,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,055 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,433 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 97,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly lipped

near side front tyre kerb strip damage

rear brake discs lipped

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 93,096 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly lipped

near side front tyre kerb strip damage

rear brake discs lipped

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,604 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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DY56 LJL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DY56 LJL, 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 DY56 LJL registered?

DY56 LJL is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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