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WJ56 XUU

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 119,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,101 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 111,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 111,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,517 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 103,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,355 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,698 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,377 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth on 2mm

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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WJ56 XUU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ56 XUU, 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 WJ56 XUU registered?

WJ56 XUU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WJ56 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 XUU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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