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YE56 RVU

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,565 mi
Last recorded130,565 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 130,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,615 miles

Offside Rear door slight damage

Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,861 miles

slight damage to offside rear door

small cuts to both nearside tyres

small cuts to both offside tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,037 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 70,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread edge and cut on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,505 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,073 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 RVU 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 87.5%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE56 RVU registered?

YE56 RVU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is YE56 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 RVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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