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GF06 DHJ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,440 mi
Last recorded130,440 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 130,440 miles

HIgh level brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 126,258 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,005 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall plus wheel damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 25 May 2018 70,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,102 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,016 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2012 44,864 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 44,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,525 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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GF06 DHJ 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 75%.

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 GF06 DHJ, 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 GF06 DHJ registered?

GF06 DHJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is GF06 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 DHJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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