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EF56 PYJ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,435 mi
Last recorded58,435 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slightly lipped

Rear discs corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slightly lipped

Rear discs corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,233 miles

Slight play in o/s tie rod ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,121 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,040 miles

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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EF56 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF56 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 PYJ registered?

EF56 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is EF56 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 PYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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