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AJ06 YTD

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,626 mi
Last recorded211,626 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 211,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 192,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 177,427 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 May 2019 177,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2018 165,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 150,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,080 miles

several steel brake pipes corroded. accessible ones cleaned and greased

Fail 8 Sep 2015 135,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

several steel brake pipes corroded. accessible ones cleaned and greased

Pass 8 Sep 2014 123,917 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,693 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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AJ06 YTD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ06 YTD, 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 AJ06 YTD registered?

AJ06 YTD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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