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YF55 YSE

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,553 mi
Last recorded178,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YSE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 178,553 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 178,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 173,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 166,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,545 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,464 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,464 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 140,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,303 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,460 miles

front discs lipped.OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,740 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 29 Jan 2009 41,519 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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YF55 YSE is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF55 YSE, 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 YF55 YSE registered?

YF55 YSE is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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