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YF56 KXU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,083 mi
Last recorded187,083 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 187,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 187,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 182,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 176,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 176,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 166,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 155,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 144,858 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 120,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 114,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,617 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,747 miles

some tyres have minor damage to side walls

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,747 miles

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

some tyres have minor damage to side walls

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,222 miles

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

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

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 KXU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

YF56 KXU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 KXU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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