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FY06 UGV

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 165,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 165,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 159,905 miles

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

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

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 17 Oct 2023 154,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,782 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to both rear and offside front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,748 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 137,705 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 107,816 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,801 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner side worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 68,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 29 Apr 2013 58,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 May 2012 52,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,363 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on surface

Rear number plate has slight damage

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,825 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,931 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,931 miles

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

both front tyres 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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FY06 UGV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY06 UGV, 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 FY06 UGV registered?

FY06 UGV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is FY06 UGV safe to buy?

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