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GJ06 HMC

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,437 mi
Last recorded164,437 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HMC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 164,437 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 157,907 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 145,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 27 Apr 2019 145,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2018 131,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,038 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 107,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 66,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 66,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 58,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 52,225 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2010 44,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,890 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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GJ06 HMC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ06 HMC, 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 GJ06 HMC registered?

GJ06 HMC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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