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DS06 YZZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,143 mi
Last recorded195,143 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 195,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 181,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 162,451 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 160,361 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s thrust arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 156,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,446 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread cracked. 275/30-19.

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,404 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread cracked. 275/30-19.

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,397 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 115,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,440 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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DS06 YZZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS06 YZZ, 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 DS06 YZZ registered?

DS06 YZZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is DS06 YZZ safe to buy?

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