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YF56 LFJ

2006 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,982 mi
Last recorded171,982 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 171,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 164,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 164,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,346 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 144,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,277 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 126,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,394 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 115,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,491 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,301 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,301 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,755 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,388 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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YF56 LFJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

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

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