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YC56 ZVO

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,175 mi
Last recorded185,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 185,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 172,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 157,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,249 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,514 miles

o/s/f tyre loa on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,514 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre loa on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,229 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 ZVO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

YC56 ZVO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is YC56 ZVO safe to buy?

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