MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays fitted
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
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
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
emissions too clean for smoke meter
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
emissions too clean for smoke meter
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emissions too clean for smoke meter
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YE56 OPA registered?
YE56 OPA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is YE56 OPA safe to buy?
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