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EJ06 BPY

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

256,544 mi
Last recorded256,544 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 256,544 miles

o/s/r stop / tail lamp dim

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2024 244,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2.9mm and 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 232,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 219,583 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Aug 2021 206,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 204,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 190,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 162,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 150,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 150,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 138,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 126,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to gain any smoke readings

Pass 28 Dec 2012 112,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,915 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,171 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 98,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,974 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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EJ06 BPY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ06 BPY, 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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EJ06 BPY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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