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YE06 CDO

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,935 mi
Last recorded178,935 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 178,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 148,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 119,143 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 111,299 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidised / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 111,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidised / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2019 103,628 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,607 miles

Hand brake mechanism is worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hand brake mechanism is worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges and cuts to tread area

Pass 15 May 2012 49,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

near side rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge

small cuts to near side rear tyre tread area

Fail 14 May 2012 49,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

near side rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge

small cuts to near side rear tyre tread area

Pass 18 May 2011 41,083 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 40,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 33,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 33,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 25,739 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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YE06 CDO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE06 CDO, 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 YE06 CDO registered?

YE06 CDO is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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