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HV56 YDD

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,449 mi
Last recorded212,449 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 212,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 212,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 203,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 195,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 191,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm ( wearing on edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 176,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 170,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 170,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 148,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r19 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 245/35r19

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 275/30r19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,870 miles

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

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

o/s no. plate lamp dull

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,870 miles

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

o/s no. plate lamp dull

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,794 miles

sill covers

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,313 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,421 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 56,421 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,365 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,365 miles

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

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

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

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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HV56 YDD 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 HV56 YDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV56 YDD registered?

HV56 YDD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is HV56 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 YDD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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