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FP06 YJM

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,335 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 113,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,952 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 71,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,761 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 26 Aug 2011 61,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,040 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on ,but new pads

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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FP06 YJM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP06 YJM, 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 FP06 YJM registered?

FP06 YJM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is FP06 YJM safe to buy?

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