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Y11 XDC

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 XDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,571 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 84,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 82,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,113 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,161 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,632 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 43,629 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,246 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,894 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,893 miles

Offside 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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Y11 XDC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y11 XDC, 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 Y11 XDC registered?

Y11 XDC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is Y11 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 XDC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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