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A20 YEA

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YEA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,347 miles

Front Nearside and offside sills oxidized

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 87,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,185 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also very worn on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also very worn on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 42,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,826 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 28,388 miles

both front tyres worn edges on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 10,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,072 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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A20 YEA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A20 YEA, 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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A20 YEA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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