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YE56 OPA

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,012 mi
Last recorded188,012 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OPA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 188,012 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 177,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 165,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 165,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 156,658 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 156,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 145,124 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,094 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wipers smear, AP23U, AP24U

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Fail 18 Feb 2019 126,091 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wipers smear, AP23U, AP24U

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 120,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm approximately (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 120,239 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm approximately (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,067 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,051 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,949 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,312 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,668 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,278 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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YE56 OPA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE56 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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