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YS56 KJU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 KJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2021 120,949 miles

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))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 115,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,130 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 3 Oct 2018 109,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,318 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate 2X front tyres were at 20 psi (4.1.D.4)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate 2X front tyres were at 20 psi (4.1.D.4)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit and void of tread on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

body damage

engine covers and under trays fitted

thumping noise from engine?

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake fluctuates when being applied

Offside Front metal in outer shoulder

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

both rear tyres worn off on inner shoulders.

nearside rear outer drive shaft area covered in grease.

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no visible cords.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no visible cords.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,758 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,758 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 nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 53,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,536 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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YS56 KJU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS56 KJU, 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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YS56 KJU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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