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WN06 YRX

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,547 mi
Last recorded150,547 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 YRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 150,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 148,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 143,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 139,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 139,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,549 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,019 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,309 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 103,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,668 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,830 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 77,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,887 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,105 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,727 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,239 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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WN06 YRX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WN06 YRX, 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 WN06 YRX registered?

WN06 YRX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is WN06 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN06 YRX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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