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BG06 YKW

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,483 mi
Last recorded149,483 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 149,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,145 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 108,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,032 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,776 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,539 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 37,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 33,766 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 26,584 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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BG06 YKW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG06 YKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG06 YKW registered?

BG06 YKW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is BG06 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 YKW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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