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YE56 OWB

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,644 mi
Last recorded111,644 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,715 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,260 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,220 miles

body undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OWB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

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

Is YE56 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 OWB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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