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YY56 BZJ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,285 mi
Last recorded174,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 174,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 170,170 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 170,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,475 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 133,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,803 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 126,803 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,564 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,691 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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YY56 BZJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY56 BZJ, 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 YY56 BZJ registered?

YY56 BZJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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