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BP56 YKU

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 YKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 126,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) A lot of movement when jacked up ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) A lot of movement when jacked up ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 115,148 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 106,200 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad replacement light is on

Fail 18 May 2018 106,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres o/s/f is the inner side wall and the n/s/f is outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad replacement light is on

Pass 23 May 2017 103,063 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 103,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 100,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 100,357 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 97,019 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 97,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,301 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,196 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 72,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,325 miles

both sides front tyres very worn on inner edges

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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BP56 YKU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BP56 YKU, 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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BP56 YKU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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