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YE55 YBM

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

228,146 mi
Last recorded228,146 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 228,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 217,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 217,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 210,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 204,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. As Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 204,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. As Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 197,982 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sweating on Underside area of engine covers? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 192,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 192,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 186,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 186,700 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.9MM.275/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE.1.8MM.275/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 179,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Brake warning indicator not fitted in brake pad

Rear Exhaust silencers missing. Straight through pipes fitted. NOT excessively noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2017 172,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 155,504 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2016 155,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,764 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 101,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner eages and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,948 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,534 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 45,341 miles

full undertray fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 19 May 2008 36,314 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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YE55 YBM is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YE55 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

YE55 YBM is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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