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E4 JCO

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 JCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,102 miles

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,979 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,771 miles

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,873 miles

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 60,639 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,840 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 57,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,894 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S and N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,197 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,197 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TPS warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,175 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 16,559 miles

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

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

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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E4 JCO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E4 JCO, 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 E4 JCO registered?

E4 JCO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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