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YF56 LHA

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,564 mi
Last recorded186,564 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 186,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 175,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 158,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,459 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rear bumber damage.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rear bumber damage.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,111 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,716 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,319 miles

Long handbrake travel

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)

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath of car

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,663 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 LHA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

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

Is YF56 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 LHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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