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WF06 YEV

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 YEV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 77,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,517 miles

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

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

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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WF06 YEV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WF06 YEV, 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 WF06 YEV registered?

WF06 YEV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is WF06 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 YEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF06 YEV have outstanding finance?

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