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YD06 WPN

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WPN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 126,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,247 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,358 miles

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))

all rear metal rigid brake pipes heavily corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,975 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,921 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,835 miles

Pin in nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,565 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,390 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 WPN is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WPN, 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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YD06 WPN is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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