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GJ06 LYK

2006 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,154 mi
Last recorded172,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 172,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 164,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,193 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,962 miles

Offside Play/wear in steering.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wipers poor.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,180 miles

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

under tray fitted/oil leak/side sills fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Nov 2015 94,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

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

item removed from drivers view before test

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 86,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,377 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,377 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 43,110 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 LYK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

GJ06 LYK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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