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VO06 JYR

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,513 mi
Last recorded185,513 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 JYR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 177,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 168,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 162,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 149,186 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine oil low level

Fail 4 Mar 2021 149,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes corroded

engine oil low level

Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 139,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 139,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 124,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 102,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 80,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front washer damaged advise replacement

Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,624 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

full floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,347 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,347 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,738 miles

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

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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VO06 JYR is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO06 JYR, 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 VO06 JYR registered?

VO06 JYR is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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