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J70 YKE

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,524 mi
Last recorded59,524 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 YKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,524 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 28,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,169 miles

Offside front tyre is cracking under threads

Slight cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall and on offside front tyre no cords exposed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,597 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 9,597 miles

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

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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J70 YKE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J70 YKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J70 YKE registered?

J70 YKE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is J70 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 YKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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