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YD06 WPF

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,086 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 110,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,756 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,878 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 100,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,309 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under try present /Attention is required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under try present /Attention is required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,417 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 83,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,008 miles

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 7 Feb 2015 66,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,404 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,677 miles

both front tyre treads 2mm on very inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,221 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 WPF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YD06 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

YD06 WPF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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