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YE06 COU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,508 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 100,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,489 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,818 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,349 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 58,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,686 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

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 COU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

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

Is YE06 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 COU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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