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YF56 LKG

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 111,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 106,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,261 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 91,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres starting to scrub on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

handbrake requirements only just met

Fail 12 Mar 2016 69,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,983 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 LKG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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