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YF06 HHY

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,173 mi
Last recorded180,173 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 HHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 180,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 176,295 miles

front brake Disc's worn heavy

front brake pad's starting to get low

Fail 12 May 2015 176,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake Disc's worn heavy

front brake pad's starting to get low

Pass 16 May 2014 160,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2013 222,378 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 120,162 miles

stonechips front screen

slight perishing to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 May 2011 105,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

front screen stonechipped

front suspension arm bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 31 May 2011 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

front screen stonechipped

front suspension arm bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 May 2010 86,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 86,488 miles

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

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

one tail light on offside not working

Pass 27 May 2009 61,377 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 HHY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF06 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

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

Is YF06 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 HHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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