MOT Status
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123,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 .
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
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
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a', (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake lever long travel.
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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?
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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.
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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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