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YF56 LLO

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

217,385 mi
Last recorded217,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 217,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 213,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 195,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted no visibility (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 182,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 175,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 164,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 158,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 149,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 139,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut on the sidewall but no chords are exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,613 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 114,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,271 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,189 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,394 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 LLO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

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

Is YF56 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 LLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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