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YF06 UXZ

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,587 mi
Last recorded154,587 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 154,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,513 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2022 127,531 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 127,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,403 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 113,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 113,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,045 miles

aftermarket suspension flitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,045 miles

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

aftermarket suspension flitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,785 miles

engine covers fitted

undetrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil springs insecure when jacked up.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Neaside front tyre low on edges & perished.

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear indicator dim.

Offside rear jacking pad missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sills fitted.

Trigger point not met.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,638 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,315 miles

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

both front tyres cut on outter side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,948 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front inner wheel rim has slight damage

slight damage to offside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,040 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 UXZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

YF06 UXZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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