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BT56 YXX

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,307 mi
Last recorded172,307 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YXX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 172,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 168,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 165,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 162,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,368 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 156,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,419 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 147,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,821 miles

nsf tyre has split

Fail 19 Nov 2012 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2011 104,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,934 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BT56 YXX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 YXX, 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 BT56 YXX registered?

BT56 YXX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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