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YD06 WTP

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 75,958 miles

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

rear handbrake low

Pass 12 May 2025 68,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Struts deteriorated (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 67,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,651 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,043 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 22,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 16,115 miles

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)

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 WTP is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

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

Is YD06 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 WTP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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