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YT56 JOH

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,312 mi
Last recorded126,312 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,312 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2024 112,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 105,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,956 miles

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 94,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,007 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wettness on gearbox sump.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wettness on gearbox sump.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,522 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inneredge

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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YT56 JOH 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 95%.

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 YT56 JOH, 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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YT56 JOH is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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