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YC56 SNV

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,179 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,355 miles

n/s o/s front tyres cuts in outer side walls

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,793 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,728 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,273 miles

N/S Front tyre outer side wall dameged cuts in wall of tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,273 miles

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

N/S Front tyre outer side wall dameged cuts in wall of tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,689 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,997 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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YC56 SNV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC56 SNV, 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 YC56 SNV registered?

YC56 SNV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is YC56 SNV safe to buy?

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