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YE55 XZM

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,467 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YE55 XZM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE55 XZM, 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 YE55 XZM registered?

YE55 XZM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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