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J300 SHV

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,432 mi
Last recorded176,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 SHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 176,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 173,390 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 171,399 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 165,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 160,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,170 miles

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,940 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2020 148,938 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,674 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 141,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,771 miles

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

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,758 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise under trays

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J300 SHV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 J300 SHV, 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 J300 SHV registered?

J300 SHV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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