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EK56 YHJ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,081 mi
Last recorded123,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 123,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,429 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long travel .

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake effort low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,206 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,613 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a', (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long travel.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Metal brake pipes degrading

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,083 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

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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EK56 YHJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK56 YHJ, 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 EK56 YHJ registered?

EK56 YHJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 YHJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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