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YD06 VRU

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,180 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 138,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2021 132,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 126,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,260 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,401 miles

Nearside Slight play in N/S/F steering rack end

Under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,813 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 109,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 105,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,280 miles

245/45 r17

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,559 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 VRU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD06 VRU registered?

YD06 VRU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is YD06 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 VRU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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