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YC56 ZWR

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,386 mi
Last recorded150,386 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,386 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 150,386 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

handbrake performance slightly low on performance

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,989 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arm bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,800 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 127,799 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2014 116,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 116,503 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 105,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,005 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,611 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,265 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,915 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 ZWR is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YC56 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

YC56 ZWR is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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