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YF06 NRU

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 NRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 150,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 134,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,123 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 121,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,656 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,285 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,924 miles

both front tyres cracked & perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,924 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked & perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,554 miles

tyres sidewalls damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2012 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,446 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,242 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 NRU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NRU, 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

How do I check the history of YF06 NRU?

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What year was YF06 NRU registered?

YF06 NRU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YF06 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 NRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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