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YE56 OVW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,605 mi
Last recorded231,605 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 231,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 216,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 208,295 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 208,039 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 197,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 185,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 172,011 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 171,659 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 160,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 146,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,465 miles

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

play in osf inner track rod end

oil leaks

boot tailgate glass pops open

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 111,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,032 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,887 miles

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

rear brake pipes begining to show signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,974 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 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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