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YF56 LDV

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 136,421 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2022 136,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 123,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 122,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 106,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,378 miles

Airbag lamp on

Both rear tyres have some inner wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F fog lamp light on dash

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag lamp on

Both rear tyres have some inner wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F fog lamp on

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,892 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,892 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LDV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

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

Is YF56 LDV safe to buy?

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