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YE06 CAA

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,501 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 79,933 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 79,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

diesel emissions very low - analyser unable to record results

Pass 7 May 2010 60,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rims scuffed.

outer sidewalls on nearside tyres damaged.

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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YE06 CAA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE06 CAA, 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 YE06 CAA registered?

YE06 CAA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is YE06 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 CAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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