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YE56 OWD

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 165,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 153,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 142,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

handbrake performance only just met requirements

nearside front tyre starting to perish 255/35/19

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 20 Feb 2016 117,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has split in it

car to clean to do emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,256 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,750 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,524 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,504 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,809 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 74,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2010 72,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,619 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 OWD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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