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YE56 ONB

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ONB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush on diagonal arm starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured/dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted welded repair present (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bushes deteriorated/unbonding both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pad warning light illuminated (pads appear ok)

Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,714 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x suggest change (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 142,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x suggest change (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,744 miles

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,123 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,879 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,811 miles

Parking brake needs attention low performance

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,193 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 59,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 25,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE56 ONB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE56 ONB, 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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YE56 ONB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is YE56 ONB safe to buy?

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