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EK56 YBZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 145,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 141,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 139,717 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 139,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 137,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 131,968 miles

under trays /sill covers engine cover

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,411 miles

Engine cover fitted

Sill covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Sill covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 127,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 86,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,881 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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EK56 YBZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK56 YBZ, 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 EK56 YBZ registered?

EK56 YBZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is EK56 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 YBZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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