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YF56 LGW

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,339 mi
Last recorded204,339 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 204,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 195,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 186,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 179,278 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 171,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 165,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 136,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 105,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 105,899 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,664 miles

Too clean on emisions to register a smoke reading.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,928 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 LGW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

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

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