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BG06 YPT

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,549 mi
Last recorded204,549 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YPT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 204,549 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 191,056 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 191,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 174,218 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard springs fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 174,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard springs fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 149,961 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 149,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,688 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,169 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,292 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 YPT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG06 YPT, 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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BG06 YPT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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