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YF06 ULS

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 133,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,201 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 111,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

offside rear brake warning light sensor not connected

Fail 20 Aug 2013 101,630 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

offside rear brake warning light sensor not connected

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,255 miles

n/s/f tyre very much on limit,wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged on side wall

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer and inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,078 miles

nsf inner wheel rim is damaged,dsl result too clean for print out

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,171 miles

no emissions reading

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 ULS is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

YF06 ULS is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is YF06 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 ULS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF06 ULS have outstanding finance?

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