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YD06 WUL

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,810 mi
Last recorded182,810 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 182,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 171,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 160,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 152,675 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 152,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn where chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,605 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 149,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 148,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle emissions to clean to produce an emissions report

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,431 miles

Vehicle too clean to register c/o reading.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,494 miles

Vehicle too clean to register c/o reading.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle too clean to register emission result.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,737 miles

THIS VEHICLE DID NOT REGISTER ON THE SMOKE TESTER

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,331 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,227 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,274 miles

diesel emissions readings low - no emission sheet issusd.

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 WUL is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

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

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