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W7 LKJ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,109 mi
Last recorded204,109 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 194,141 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 182,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 182,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 176,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 170,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 162,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 140,665 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2017 131,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,872 miles

Front Lower engine undertrays fitted

Front Upper engine cover fitted

Offside Front plastic jacking point missing

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slightly ran off inside edge

emissions to clean to register a result

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,551 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,545 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,199 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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W7 LKJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W7 LKJ, 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 W7 LKJ registered?

W7 LKJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is W7 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 LKJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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