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YF56 KVY

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,946 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,793 miles

both front headlights tinted reducing light output

both rear lights tinted reducing light output from lights and reflectors

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,362 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,365 miles

Both rear trailing arms, inner bushes starting to de-bond.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YF56 KVY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF56 KVY, 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 YF56 KVY registered?

YF56 KVY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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