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EJ56 RMZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,913 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,640 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 105,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,844 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 98,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,754 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 27,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,115 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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EJ56 RMZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ56 RMZ, 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 EJ56 RMZ registered?

EJ56 RMZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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