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YF06 UWD

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 157,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,678 miles

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

Surface corrosion all discs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 155,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion all discs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,677 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 148,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 148,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,315 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 140,315 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 133,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 133,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 127,272 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,802 miles

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

handbrake will soon require attention / adjustment

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,584 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,645 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 76,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,789 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 54,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,702 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 UWD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UWD, 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.

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What year was YF06 UWD registered?

YF06 UWD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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