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YC06 OPB

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,005 mi
Last recorded219,005 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 OPB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 219,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 204,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 195,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 183,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,549 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 174,549 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,478 miles

front propshaft coupling worn

Fail 17 Dec 2015 128,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 116,154 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,152 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,665 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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YC06 OPB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC06 OPB, 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 YC06 OPB registered?

YC06 OPB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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