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J50 WLO

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,926 mi
Last recorded88,926 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 WLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 88,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 76,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 76,674 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 49,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,949 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,635 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,659 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 248,943 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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J50 WLO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J50 WLO, 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 J50 WLO registered?

J50 WLO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is J50 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 WLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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