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YD06 WXW

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

180,537 mi
Last recorded180,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 180,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,989 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,499 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted in front passenger seat

emissions too low to test

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 29,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,836 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,188 miles

abnormal wear on offside rear tyre, inside edge.

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 WXW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

YD06 WXW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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