MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Oil leak in the engine Bay Area , but not excessive
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Oil leak in the engine Bay Area , but not excessive
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
osr tyre worn low on inner edge
play in osf inner track rod end
oil leaks
boot tailgate glass pops open
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position glass panel (6.4.1)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
osr tyre worn low on inner edge
play in osf inner track rod end
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake pipes corroded
Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pipes begining to show signs of corrosion
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 OVW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2006.
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