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YF56 KXB

2006 BMW 530

Purple Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,023 mi
Last recorded147,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen by nearside A' post (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 147,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen by nearside A' post (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 138,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front back plate insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level slight low, recommend attention.

Signs of possible oil leakage, recommend further investigation.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 56,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level slight low, recommend attention.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of possible oil leakage, recommend further investigation.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,371 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 32,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to limit

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 KXB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF56 KXB, 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 YF56 KXB registered?

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

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