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EA56 JWM

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,800 mi
Last recorded199,800 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 JWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 199,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 199,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 188,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 188,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 175,148 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 175,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 160,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 160,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 146,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 130,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,383 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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EA56 JWM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA56 JWM, 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 EA56 JWM registered?

EA56 JWM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is EA56 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 JWM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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