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YF06 DPV

2006 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 DPV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 120,746 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 120,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,658 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 115,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,665 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,692 miles

Bulb warning symbol intially on but went off when checking lights all lights satisfactory at time of test.

Oil leak from transmission area req investigation

Pass 11 May 2010
Pass 12 May 2009 30,940 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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YF06 DPV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF06 DPV, 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 YF06 DPV registered?

YF06 DPV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is YF06 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 DPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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