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YE55 YJS

2006 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

241,248 mi
Last recorded241,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YJS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 241,248 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 230,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 214,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 208,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 202,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 194,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 187,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 181,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 171,293 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear.

Significant engine oil leak.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 171,293 miles

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

Front Wipers starting to smear.

Significant engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 133,480 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,561 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 112,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,516 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,516 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,003 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 YJS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJS, 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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YE55 YJS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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