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YD06 VCV

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 178,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 178,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 172,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 172,903 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 166,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,037 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 161,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 148,455 miles

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

rear diff corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,727 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted and child seats fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 127,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper not working.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,549 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,280 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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YD06 VCV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD06 VCV, 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 YD06 VCV registered?

YD06 VCV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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