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EX06 LHJ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 156,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM LARGE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 141,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 141,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,854 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,104 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,977 miles

under trim cover floor

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under trim cover floor

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,307 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 113,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear check pads look close strip check both (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect front bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both hand brakes low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear check pads look close strip check both (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear half worn both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,338 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,876 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,820 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,228 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,923 miles

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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EX06 LHJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX06 LHJ, 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 EX06 LHJ registered?

EX06 LHJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 LHJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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